Terrence Said:

is any1 hvng any idea abt the justice system administration graduate diploma at york univ, canada...?

We Answered:

the info is on their website..

Jerome Said:

Can somebody explain to me the difference (in simple terms) between larceny, robbery and burglary?

We Answered:

Larceny is stealing.

Burglary is breaking and entering w/ intent to commit a crime (any crime, not just theft or felonies; breaking into a house to slap someone is burglary and assault).

Robbery is theft from a person with the use or threat of force.

Andy Said:

Is an advanced diploma worth doing?

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Some schools do offer associates degrees in criminology and or criminal justice. You could always work at police stations/jails as a attendent (guarding the prisoners) and you won't need a degree..work for a while and they will pay you to go to school.. Check with your local jails/courthouses and ask them ..They would know more than we would..we don't know where you live or anything about that area.

Jill Said:

Can I just go into a police station to ask them about becoming a police officer?

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You could try that, but they may discourage it or refer you to the recruiting or personnel office; and most major PDs have a website that describes the application process.

To become a police officer, the standard requirement for most major police agencies seems to be a minimum of 60 undergraduate hours, although some allow substitution of military service, and a Bachelor's degree may be preferred (generally required for federal special agent positions). Some agencies have age limits, for federal jobs it is 21 minimum and 37 maximum. Any major is acceptable, but Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Sociology, or Psychology may stand you in better stead. Smaller agencies may have a high school requirement. The agency normally provides training, but some states may have private academies (like TX). There are more applicants than there are positions. Those meeting the minimum requirements may not compare well to the best qualified applicants. Many agencies have increased pay levels for higher education, and higher education facilitates promotion.

A Bachelor's degree is required for federal special agent positions (very few exceptions). Any major is acceptable, but computer science, Criminal Justice, Sociology, or Psychology, may stand you in better stead. I recommend that individuals major in psych and minor in CJ (even though I majored in CJ, BS & PhD). I attended an agency-sponsored Masters program for an MS in management. GPA, work experience, ability to communicate orally and in writing, and graduate degrees are what determine who gets hired for federal positions. And, there are always more applicants than positions. Those meeting the minimum requirements may not compare well to the best qualified applicants.

The FBI likes lawyers and accountants, but they hire from various backgrounds (http://www.fbijobs.gov/). Other federal agency job announcements should be available at https://my.usajobs.gov/login.aspx; acceptance of applications is cyclical.

You must have no felony arrests, and many misdemeanor arrests are also disqualifying. And, a domestic violence conviction will be disqualifying. Any prior drug use of any sort may be disqualifying, although exceptions are possible in some agencies. There may be a written exam, medical exam, polygraph test, physical fitness test, drug test, minimum eyesight requirements, psychological evaluation, oral board examination, and full background check. As I said, there are always more applicants than there are positions, so it may take many application submissions to get an acceptable job (at least it did for me). Contact the agency directly or look for their website, which will list their employment qualifications and requirements.

John Said:

is here from RMIT, studying Justice course in Australia?

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G'day,

RMIT is located right smack in the middle of Melbourne CBD. Some students like it since it is easy to get most stuff in the CBD. Also city is well-serviced by public transport.

However quite a number of students also do not really like to setting since it is hard to find 'quiet' place to study and travelling, lack of "campus feeling" (buildings are spread all over city) and public transport sometimes quite a hassles, especially during peak hours. Parking extremely expensive.

The uni itself is quite the same with the others.

Hope this helps. Good luck for your study :)

Melinda Said:

what sort of jobs can I expect to get with an advanced diploma of justice in Australia?

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It depends where you got it from and what the outline was of the course.

Diploma indicates that it was more of a vocational course , which means that it is more directed at getting a medium level hands on job based on the skills base of most diploma / advanced diploma courses.

Advanced diploma courses are no where near sufficient to get a Degree entry job however they can help reduce the years / units required to get a degree in the same / similar field.

I do not mean that in a derogatory sense, I have several diplomas in business management. Whilst my advanced diploma will not make me the chairman it will help make me a more effective performer in the workplace.It has also lead me on to tertiary education.

You diploma will probably help you get a job such as clerk of the courts, a job in the public service within the corrections department or public service role within a sociology department like Centrelink but it is unlikely to have much benefit beyond that.

Arnold Said:

Is a College Diploma Worth It?

We Answered:

You are not alone in wondering about this. With the skyrocketing costs of tuition, many people are questioning the wisdom of everyone trying to get a degree for jobs that don't require it.
So it's a bit of a gamble either way. It mostly depends on what sort of degree you would get and what sort of career you want as well as how well you do in that sort of learning environment. Some careers simply require a degree to even be considered. Many do not.
Find out how much job placement help you will get from the tech school. You may be able to continue your education while working, but that can be very difficult if you also want to have a family and spend any time at all sleeping.
Although you may not need a degree to get a job, a degree may be important for advancement 10 or 15 years from now.