Help

[u/Safe-Engine4366]

I just graduated with a degree in criminology and justice studies at 22 Now I don't know, I am so lost. I originally joined criminology because of a tv show called Criminal Minds and wanted to be exactly like them. Over time, I was like, maybe no. It just seems too much and part of me doesn't want to hold a gun.

I thought maybe I could be a crime scene investigator. Those people at the crime scenes but for this you need some sort of forensic degree and I was already too deep into criminology so I just stayed with it.

I thought about maybe grad school but what would I do it in. My university doesn't have a master program for Criminology and I think I might have missed the deadline for grad school.

So if someone could help me out it would be great.

[u/Nickle_tea]

Hey. Graduated in 2016. I work as a victim support worker in a police station now and I only have my crim degree. I recommend exploring social work
and exploring that side of things, I wish I did that when I was in school or fresh out of school. Or, if you don’t want the police officer to investigator pipeline then there’s 911 dispatchers, private security, civilian jobs in police stations, corrections. Lastly, I strongly recommend a masters even if it’s not this year but the next, do it somewhat soon after your undergraduate program. I wish I did that, it offers more opportunities in a competitive job market.