Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

This career path is focused on planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety and protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.

While many majors and minors can prepare you for this career path, we find that students studying certain subjects have a natural connection. Common majors and minors related to career in this area include:

  • Criminal Justice, Political Science, English, History, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Business Administration (all concentrations)

Use the Job Trends tool below to explore the tasks and skills connected to specific types of jobs related to this career path.

Career definition is adapted from the National Career Clusters® Framework.

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Law Specialties & How to Choose the Right One for You

Choosing a law specialty is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a future attorney. With countless types of law and career paths to explore, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But by evaluating your strengths, interests, and long-term …

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Summer is here – and with it comes OCI season. If you’re a rising 2L, you may be looking ahead to the recruiting season and wondering how to navigate your way through all the activity and competing options. We thought …

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Is it too late in the year for students to find security internships?

Finding a security internship can seem challenging for college and university students, especially as the calendar year progresses from winter to spring to summer. This article offers valuable insights from industry experts on security internships, even when time appears to …

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Resources

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State employment opportunities. 

Internships and jobs for new grads within US Federal Government.

The Federal Government’s official jobs site.

Career opportunities in the wide-ranging areas committed to keeping America safe – from law enforcement to disaster response.

Career information and official job board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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