A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security: Cox: Juvenile Justice 9e + Schmalleger: A Guide To Study Skills And Careers In Criminal Justice And Public Security

By: Professor Frank A. Schmalleger and Catherine D. Marcum

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Synopsis: A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security is the ultimate how-to resource for success in the study of criminal justice. Renowned author Frank Schmalleger, who has over 40 years of field experience, has teamed up with researcher and educator Catherine D. Marcum to introduce students to the field of criminal justice, break down its many components, and describe a variety of employment opportunities available to criminal justice graduates. Students will learn how to effectively approach the study of criminal justice; communicate successfully with professors, peers, and potential employers; choose classes that will assist with career goals; develop good study habits and critical thinking skills; and write effectively in criminal justice. Additionally, as their academic careers advance, students will gain insights into how to best prepare for successful careers.