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Criminal Justice Programs in Minnetonka, Minnesota
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June 20, 2005
by Laith Hamid
Local Education Columnist
Once you've considered potential criminal justice programs and criminal justice jobs, sit back and relax because Minnetonka, Minneapolis makes for an easy choice when deciding where to study!
Criminal Justice Programs
Criminal justice programs range from certificate-level programs right through to master's level and beyond. Criminal justice programs can prepare students for a huge range of criminal justice jobs, including police officer, corrections officer, and courtroom administrator.
Some criminal justice programs focus on certain aspects of criminal justice, such as corrections, the courts or law enforcement, while other criminal justice programs are more generalist.
What to Look for in Criminal Justice Programs
Some criminal justice programs benefit from tutors who are themselves criminal justice practitioners, so they are up to speed on the latest trends and practices in their field. Criminal justice programs that offer internships are also invaluable in gaining practical experience in the criminal justice field.
Studying a Criminal Justice Program in Minnetonka, Minnesota
With a population of approximately 51,000 citizens, the amount of open space in Minnetonka is striking: over 40 public parks, large areas of wetland, and 3 major creek corridors in the city offer diverse recreational opportunities. Over 30 miles of great biking, walking and hiking trails can be enjoyed in the Minnetonka Loop Trail System.
Down the road, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area also offers endless recreational opportunities away from your criminal justice program. 'Shop till you drop' at the huge Mall of America; cruise on one of over 10,000 lakes; enjoy the area's outstanding natural beauty, or the lively theatre scene and lively downtown area of Minneapolis.
The combined population of Minnetonka and the Minneapolis-St Paul metropolitan area exceeds 3 million, so there should be a good choice of criminal justice jobs to choose from once you complete your program.
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About the Author
Laith Hamid works for a government agency researching and visiting registered charities in the UK to advise on legislative compliance, governance and best practice. His previous experience includes governmental audit work, water engineering consultancy and customer services within the retail banking sector. Laith graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Civil Engineering, with special emphasis on Environmental and Water Engineering.
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