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Please note that sample four year plans are examples. Students, in consultation with their advisor, will discuss an individualized degree plan reflecting their academic preparation, interests and goals. Actual sequences will vary based on course availability, need for developmental coursework, and student preference. For complete information on degree requirements, reference the Undergraduate Course Catalog at .

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Learning, Self-Exploration, and Academic Excellence

The Hood College Center for Career Development and Experiential Education is here to support you through your four-year educational journey. Whether you are headed toward additional educational pursuits after graduation or on to the exciting world of work, we recommend that you investigate all your opportunities through three distinct types of exploration. These include Cultivating knowledge of your major and occupations related to your studies, Engaging in activities that give you hands-on experience, and taking practical steps toward Preparing for life after college. Below are three tables that will help you understand these areas and associated activities. Want to know more? Meet with a counselor in the Career Center. Email careers@hood.edu to make an appointment.

Cultivate

Explore your major and related occupations

Year 1

• Explore the profession through the Hood College law & criminal justice website. Explore the backgrounds of faculty and learn about course offerings.
• Visit the What Can I Do With the Major? (; ) and the websites.
• Take the to learn more about additional areas of career interest.
• Meet with Career Center staff to begin developing a resume.

Year 2

• Visit with a counselor in the Career Center to update your resume and consider locations for law or criminal justice internship.
• Explore club and engagement opportunities related to law & criminal justice.
• If eligible, investigate federal work study positions in a department of career related interest.

Year 3

• Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either internship or employment related.
• Obtain an internship, to gain work experience and college credit.

Year 4

• Update your resume to include classes from the previous year and any experiences, either law & criminal justice internships or employment related. Be sure to include your research skills.
• If you have already completed an internship consider doing a second internship experience, to gain additional work experience and/or college credit.

Engage

Locally and Globally

Year 1

• Explore club and engagement opportunities related to law & criminal justice.

Year 2

• Participate in Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and creating a LinkedIn page.
• Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the law & criminal justice field.

Year 3

• Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the law & criminal justice field.
• Update your LinkedIn page to reflect new experiences and coursework.
• Attend Career Center workshops on interviewing for success and how to conduct a job search.
• Shadow professionals or alumni who work in the law & criminal justice field.

Year 4

• Conduct informational interviews with Hood College alumni working in the law & criminal justice field.

Prepare

For Post-Graduation Success

Year 1

• Attend the Fall and Spring Community Engagement Fairs to learn more about not-for-profit agencies that provide low or no-cost services to those in need.

Year 2

• Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries.
• Regularly check the Handshake events page to see employers providing information sessions on campus.
• If considering part-time employment, work with the Career Center and consult faculty to learn about opportunities within the job field.
• Consider taking an exploratory micro-internship in your field of interest.

Year 3

• Attend Chamber of Commerce industry related events. Speak with a Career Center counselor to learn more about these.
• Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair and/or STEM Career Expo to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who may need law & criminal justice interns.
• Attend conferences of professional associations.
• Select part-time jobs and internships in your field of interest.

Year 4

• Attend the annual Business Etiquette Dinner. Register in advance for this event in Handshake.
• Attend the Spring Internship & Career Fair to meet directly with employers from a variety of industries who are recruiting new hires.
• Attend conferences of professional associations.

• Utilize resources at the Library and Learning Commons
• Meet regularly with your academic advisor
• Work with tutors at the Writing Center
• Complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships

Learn more about careers in law & criminal justice with the What Can I Do With the Major? website: ;

• Corrections
• Probation / Parole
• Juvenile justice
• Program development
• Outreach
• Mentoring
• Victim’s assistance
• Counseling
• Casework
• Prevention services
• Advocacy
• Supervision
• Assessment
• Reporting
• Grant writing
• Consulting
• Administration
• Government agencies
• State and federal correction facilities
• County jails
• Precinct station houses
• Youth correction facilities
• Voluntary correction facilities
• Residential treatment facilities
• Halfway houses and pre-release programs
• Domestic violence agencies

Explore more career opportunities in law & criminal justice: