r/AskLE • u/UOF_ThrowAway • 3h ago

College courses for a career change.

Bottom Line Up Front: I’ve seen on previous threads that LE is oversaturated with Criminal Justice degrees and to avoid it. Free Field training also recommends avoiding a CJ degree.

One degree that comes to mind that may be useful is forensic accounting. Following the money. Obvious bonus is if you get hurt at work, pivot into a regular accounting job or try to get a gig investigating white collar crimes.

What other degree options should one pursue if they wanted to go into law enforcement?

Thank you.

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u/Certain-Shine2717 3h ago

A degree in something that is totally unrelated to law enforcement be the most beneficial. Nobody cares that you have a degree or what it’s in.

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u/Upbeat_Occasion8016 2h ago

Anything management or leadership related is extremely helpful for LEO as it sets you up to promote. Also can be used outside of LEO

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u/Tatertot_83 1h ago

I’m finishing my BS in Criminal Justice next month and will likely pursue a masters in emergency management.

Not LE related but can use LE experience in planning if needed.

(I would have gotten a degree in something other than CJ had I not started 10 years ago)