I graduate next may with a BS in Geography emphasis in Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Talking to my parents they believe I need to use my degree, or it's a waste of money. Basically they're telling me only study what I plan to do after college. I keep telling them I only need a degree that CJ, or Justice Administration as it's called here, isn't really needed. I tell them I'm basically trying to get a degree in something I can fall back on if LE doesn't work out, or if I get injured. Then they tell me with GIS I would not be up to speed with the advances in the field. That's understandable. I'm wondering if there is any way that GIS, to some degree, is used in LE? Or skills related to geography (not necessarily navigating) are used?
What I'm getting at is, when your degree is in another field of study and you're finished with your LE career do you worry about finding work? Are there plenty of opportunities after retirement?
Thanks!
What I'm getting at is, when your degree is in another field of study and you're finished with your LE career do you worry about finding work? Are there plenty of opportunities after retirement?
Thanks!
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