Future Career Research Paper

My future career goal is to be either a homicide detective or a criminal profiler. Now, you are probably thinking that I don’t need a higher education that I just need to go into the police academy and work my way up the chain, you are wrong. In order to be a criminal profiler I need to get a four year degree in psychology, criminal justice, or forensics. It is also recommended to get a masters in forensic psychology, or criminology after spending 7-15 years as a detective, police officer, or investigator. After graduation, I plan on going to Mount St. Mary’s University and majoring in psychology and criminal justice. After receiving my four year degree, I plan on joining the law enforcement academy, which will take 3-5 months depending on the academy. Once becoming an officer, my goal is to climb the ladder and become a homicide detective. After numerous

There is a middle school and a high school youth group associated with The Mount. I plan on volunteering and helping run them. This will help me grow in my faith but also to keep my sanity. Between all of the strain of college, track, work, and thinking about my career, this will help me keep a level head and keep me from losing my mind. Also, it will be nice going back to the youth group, it will make me feel nostalgic. With all of the activities I participate in, I have never had time for a job, but I have always wanted to get a one. Unless you count volunteering at events as work experience. Next year, my plan is to get a campus job to get some experience. I will have to take orders from a higher authority, that is not a teacher or parent, and this will help me when I become a police officer. I am excited for what life has in store for me, and for what I will become. Every decision I make has an impact on my life and career, that is why I am keeping my nose clean and only participating in activities that will help