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What You Need to Know About Getting An Online Criminal Justice Degree
Many people are very interested in getting a criminal justice degree today. Perhaps they want to become more involved in protecting this country from security threats, whether from terrorism or inland crime. Perhaps they are concerned about social justice being done in this country. They may even be interested in tackling security matters as regards the Internet, from hunting web spies and hackers to cracking down Internet child pornography rings. Never before has the field of criminal justice been so diverse or are qualified criminal justice professionals in such demand.
A criminal justice degree can enable you to become a police officer, a private detective, a security guard, a paralegal, a counselor, or a social worker. Some people who have earned the degree may play important supporting roles in the fight to protect the United States from terrorism. Not everyone may end up becoming a “Jack Bauer” but there is a good chance that you may become a “Chloe” type (referring to the characters from the hit TV show “24”).
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The Application Essay
Whether you’re submitting a personal statement, a statement of purpose, or a diversity essay, make sure to follow these rules:
Rule #1: Edit and Proofread, Then Proofread Again Your grammar, spelling, and punctuation must be flawless. When in doubt, pullout those old standbys The Chicago Manual of Style and Strunk & White. If grammar, spelling, and punctuation aren’t your strong points, enlist a friend to help (and give you a tutorial, while you’re at it). There’s no excuse for a college graduate to mess this up. And beware the spell-check trap — it won’t catch “right” when you should have written “write,” and it won’t catch your “commitment to pubic service.” (You laugh, but I saw that typo as a law review editor.) Always have a second pair of eyes proofread your essays before you send them off.
Rule #2: Nothing Cutesy Anything cutesy or gimmicky will make admissions officers groan. Stay away from the following:
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How to Succeed at Distance Learning Homeschooling
Homeschooling is an adventure no matter what curriculum or learning method you use. Distance learning can be a wonderful way to homeschool with an accredited curriculum while working one-on-one with a teacher. I help parents of distance learning students, here are 7 tips to help you succeed at distance learning homeschool.
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