| A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security Contributor(s): Schmalleger, Frank A. (Author), Marcum, Catherine D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1506323707 ISBN-13: 9781506323701 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $39.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology |
| Dewey: 364.973 |
| LCCN: 2015042931 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.8" W x 9.8" (0.45 lbs) 112 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schmalleger, Frank A.: - Dr. 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. Marcum, Catherine D.: -Dr. Catherine Marcum is the assistant chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University, as well as an associate professor of justice studies. She has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books in the field of correctional issues, cybercrime, sexual victimization, and juvenile offending and victimization. |