The Shield - Inspiration for an Online Criminal Justice Degree

Here in the UK we love our cop shows - and most of them are American! Law & Order, Without a Trace, CSI and The Shield are some of the most popular shows in the UK - and with good reason. Their ongoing quality is an inspiration for future TV directors, writers and actors. The authenticity of the plots is also inspiration for developing a career in criminal justice in the US and the UK.

We Love Law & Order: Careers in Criminal Justice Are on the Rise

Law & Order has been a successful show for over a decade. Real life law & order jobs are set to be equally as popular. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the criminal justice employment market will expand over 23% during the next decade. This equates to over 300,000 new careers in criminal justice. This is all round good news: for citizens, for those interested in a career in criminal justice, and for the traditional and online universities offering criminal justice degrees.

CSI - Crime Scene Investigation - Just one Career Available With an Online Criminal Justice Degree

There are so many career options in criminal justice - and having an online criminal justice degree is a firm basis for most of them. An online bachelor's degree in criminal justice prepares students for entry-level positions in law enforcement and criminology - and you will cover areas depicted in most of your favorite shows:juvenile justice, corrections, criminal investigation, terrorism, and cyber-crime.

Some careers in criminal justice require additional forensic training. If you work in medicine already, an online criminal justice degree can help convert you to a whole new career in criminal justice.

Want to Carry The Shield Yourself?

Although shows like The Shield are hard-hitting, we all know that a real career in criminal justice requires dedication, hard work and stamina. If you think you've got what it takes to inspire the next big drama, an online degree in criminal justice could prove a hit for you.

About the Author
Fran Walker is a freelance writer, editor and researcher specializing in educational, health, safety and domestic issues. Previously, she spent five years in marketing in the self-help, health and health and safety sectors before leaving to start a family. She now edits and writes content for the U.K. Health and Safety Executive. Fran graduated in 1993 with an honors degree in English Literature.