A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security / Edition 1

by Frank A. Schmalleger, Catherine D. Marcum

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781506323701
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/18/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Frank Schmalleger is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). Schmalleger taught criminal justice courses and chaired the Department of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice for nearly 20 years while at UNCP. He is the author of more than a dozen textbooks in the justice field.

Catherine D. Marcum is the chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University, as well as a professor of justice studies. She has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books in the field of correctional issues, cybercrime, sexual victimization, juvenile offending, and victimization.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Chapter 2. Maximizing Your Courses and Professors
Chapter 3. Effective Note Taking and Time Management
Chapter 4. Online Learning
Chapter 5. Communicating Effectively and Applying for Jobs
Chapter 6. Writing Styles in Criminal Justice
Chapter 7. Making Good Choices in the Social and Professional World
Chapter 8. Criminal Justice Internships and Service Learning Opportunities

Editorial Reviews

[Strengths include] the ease of reading and length of the chapters, material is relevant, and it covers topics that most CRJ students will be faced with.”

Thomas H. Williams

This text provides a good review of the basics of the criminal justice system, tips and tricks to being successful in college, and a specific focus on preparing for criminal justice careers.”

Andrew Walker

[A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security] provides students with tips and information that most professors do not have time to cover or teach in a course (such as note-taking skills). Tables are clear and easy to understand… Overall, the book is well-written, covers many important issues, and will be helpful for students from their first year (note-taking) to last year (selecting a career) at a college or university.”

Shana L. Maier

No other textbooks address these issues, in particular for freshman students who do not have the slightest idea of what career paths they want to select. This provides an easily readable and easily understandable insight first into what careers are offered by criminal justice, and provides them with excellent tools to excel in that field.”

Dianne Berger-Hill

Easy-to-understand explanations of the criminal justice system and its components”

Amie Taylor

Great practical examples, easy to read, interesting, and relevant, fills a void in criminal justice. Necessary and important.”

Jacqueline M. Mullany

“Good layout including the Table of Contents.”

Andrew Wierenga

Love the down to earth examples and writing style. It portrays reality well. Sets clear expectations on all the topics with great examples.”

Franzi Walsh

[Strengths include] the organization of the narrative in each chapter, the case studies provided, the discussion questions at the end of each chapter.”

Eric Metchik

[Strengths include] the practical advice provided, the sample resume and cover letter, and the specific examples provided within each chapter of dos and don’ts.”

Holli Vah Seliskar

Concise, Informative without being “dry”, flows easily, and easy to read.”

Dr. Veronyka James

Concise, Well-developed, Very informative”

Sa Rita Stewart

Great introductory text for freshmen students new to the field of criminal justice”

Katie L. Swope

[Strengths include] focus on professions in the criminal justice field, resources for students on how to successfully navigate a future in criminal justice, and information on how to navigate college in order to successfully obtain a degree in criminal justice”

Jennifer Riggs

…I feel it is an excellent supplement to textbooks that discuss process, concepts, theories and all elements of the criminal justice system. This book would only improve student chances of success.”

Terry Campbell

“Concise, Well-developed, Very informative”

SaRita Stewart