A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security

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. Catherine D. Marcum is the chair of the Department of Government and Justice Studies at Appalachian State University, as well as a professor of justice studies. She has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and multiple books in the field of correctional issues, cybercrime, sexual victimization, juvenile offending, and victimization.

Chapter 1. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Chapter 2. Maximizing Your Courses and Professors Chapter 3. Effective Note Taking and Time Management Chapter 4. Online Learning Chapter 5. Communicating Effectively and Applying for Jobs Chapter 6. Writing Styles in Criminal Justice Chapter 7. Making Good Choices in the Social and Professional World Chapter 8. Criminal Justice Internships and Service Learning Opportunities

"No other textbooks address these issues, in particular for freshman students who do not have the slightest idea of what career paths they want to select. This provides an easily readable and easily understandable insight first into what careers are offered by criminal justice, and provides them with excellent tools to excel in that field." -- Dianne Berger-Hill, M.A.S. "Great introductory text for freshmen students new to the field of criminal justice" -- Katie L. Swope "[Strengths include] focus on professions in the criminal justice field, resources for students on how to successfully navigate a future in criminal justice, and information on how to navigate college in order to successfully obtain a degree in criminal justice" -- Jennifer Riggs "Concise, Well-developed, Very informative" -- SaRita Stewart "This text provides a good review of the basics of the criminal justice system, tips and tricks to being successful in college, and a specific focus on preparing for criminal justice careers." -- Andrew Walker "Easy-to-understand explanations of the criminal justice system and its components" -- Amie Taylor "[A Guide to Study Skills and Careers in Criminal Justice and Public Security] provides students with tips and information that most professors do not have time to cover or teach in a course (such as note-taking skills). Tables are clear and easy to understand... Overall, the book is well-written, covers many important issues, and will be helpful for students from their first year (note-taking) to last year (selecting a career) at a college or university." -- Shana L. Maier "...I feel it is an excellent supplement to textbooks that discuss process, concepts, theories and all elements of the criminal justice system. This book would only improve student chances of success." -- Terry Campbell "Great practical examples, easy to read, interesting, and relevant, fills a void in criminal justice. Necessary and important." -- Jacqueline M. Mullany, PhD "[Strengths include] the practical advice provided, the sample resume and cover letter, and the specific examples provided within each chapter of dos and don'ts." -- Holli Vah Seliskar "Concise, Informative without being "dry", flows easily, and easy to read." -- Dr. Veronyka James "Good layout including the Table of Contents." -- Andrew Wierenga "[Strengths include] the ease of reading and length of the chapters, material is relevant, and it covers topics that most CRJ students will be faced with." -- Thomas H. Williams "Love the down to earth examples and writing style. It portrays reality well. Sets clear expectations on all the topics with great examples." -- Franzi Walsh "[Strengths include] the organization of the narrative in each chapter, the case studies provided, the discussion questions at the end of each chapter." -- Eric Metchik