1. Introduction
a. Why and how did you become interested in criminology as a field of study?
I decided to take an interest in criminology as a field of study because when I was younger, I took an interest in tv shows such as Law & Order and Criminal Minds which were my two favorite shows to watch. I understood not everything was real in the shows such as profilers, the way they got DNA samples back so fast, and the way computers would take a DNA sample found at the crime scene and match them to a specific individual within seconds leading them to the perpetrator. Watching these shows led to my dream of being a Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer, or FBI. Despite not being able to do all the exciting things on the tv shows, I found …show more content…
Pursuing a career as a counselor with the California Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation I’ll be able to apply my education to these areas. For example, in my psychology of criminality class I am learning the way criminals think, why they commit crimes, and why they think the way they do. So, applying my knowledge from this class will help me understand juveniles and inmates. Other classes such as victim services and family violence will help me deal with victims of abuse and …show more content…
However, when the Forensic Behavioral Science option came up the presenter was Arndorfer (2018). She honestly told us this option is in no way of relating to tv shows such as Criminal Minds, CSI, and Silence of the Lamb because that is all Hollywood acting. Arndorfer (2018) noted, Forensic Behavioral Scientist work includes why people commit crimes, criminal responsibilities, how to prevent crimes, intervention, rehabilitation, and treatments. This specific information provided to the class leads me to believe this option best fits me because my goal is to specialize in intervention and rehabilitation.
c. What do you believe you will have to accomplish in terms of the types of classes, experiences, personal conduct, and the like that will assist you in attaining your career goals? (Which specific presenters gave you this particular
a. Why and how did you become interested in criminology as a field of study?
I decided to take an interest in criminology as a field of study because when I was younger, I took an interest in tv shows such as Law & Order and Criminal Minds which were my two favorite shows to watch. I understood not everything was real in the shows such as profilers, the way they got DNA samples back so fast, and the way computers would take a DNA sample found at the crime scene and match them to a specific individual within seconds leading them to the perpetrator. Watching these shows led to my dream of being a Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer, or FBI. Despite not being able to do all the exciting things on the tv shows, I found …show more content…
Pursuing a career as a counselor with the California Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation I’ll be able to apply my education to these areas. For example, in my psychology of criminality class I am learning the way criminals think, why they commit crimes, and why they think the way they do. So, applying my knowledge from this class will help me understand juveniles and inmates. Other classes such as victim services and family violence will help me deal with victims of abuse and …show more content…
However, when the Forensic Behavioral Science option came up the presenter was Arndorfer (2018). She honestly told us this option is in no way of relating to tv shows such as Criminal Minds, CSI, and Silence of the Lamb because that is all Hollywood acting. Arndorfer (2018) noted, Forensic Behavioral Scientist work includes why people commit crimes, criminal responsibilities, how to prevent crimes, intervention, rehabilitation, and treatments. This specific information provided to the class leads me to believe this option best fits me because my goal is to specialize in intervention and rehabilitation.
c. What do you believe you will have to accomplish in terms of the types of classes, experiences, personal conduct, and the like that will assist you in attaining your career goals? (Which specific presenters gave you this particular