A blog for current and prospective students (as well as alumni) of Boston University's Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program. The blog is open to on-line and on-ground matriculants and students and alums are encouraged to use the blog to stay in touch, to stay current, to remain knowledgeable, to offer support, and to generate dialogue.
Thanks for putting this together Dr. Nolan. I will probably be in your C&P Class in the fall. Its great that you put all the links up to areas of interest!!
I tried to establish an identity, but it wouldn't accept any combination of letters I suggested for a Username (including initials in various combination). I gave up and signed in Anonymous.
It would be really useful to have participants identify things that are giving them difficulty in progressing through the program. When we have questions about how something works, maybe others could contribute answers that would help.
Nice to see a place for BU-MCJ folks to get together and network.
I graduated from the first on-line class. I am now teaching in the Graduate Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where I'm finishing my doctoral work. The MCJ opened doors for me.
This is awesome! It's great to see so many familiar names. I hope everyone is doing great. I'm currently a prosecutor in Miami working in the domestic violence unit. I saw the new class offering. I wish Forensic Behavioral Analysis was a class when I was in the program. It looks like such a fascinating course to take.
My name is Karen and graduated this January. I am a Director of Investigation with the DC Inspector General's Office. I will chat later, but for now, I wanted to let you know about a criminal investigator job that will be posted soon. My office will be advertising on www.dcop.dc.gov for three investigator positions. So if anyone is interested, have been through a law enforcement academy and have experience with investigations (better if the experience is white collar), and would like to work in DC check it out. Another plus, for those like myself who are over 37 years of age, and cannot get an 1811 position with the federal government...this would be a nice alternative...no age limit. One warning, the "apply on line" is pretty screwed up, so you might want to apply by sending in your paperwork..and then check later to make sure they recorded receiving your package. Hey, what can I say, it's DC.
I just graduated from the program, finishing in June of 2005, and getting my diploma May, 2006. I found it to be both of benefit to my work, and convenient to my schedule.
I'm glad I was able to participate. I am a detective with the US Park Police in Washington, D.C., I am also the Hate Crimes Coordinator for my department, and I conduct intelligence and threat assessment.
I'm looking forward to taking part in this blog. Please contact me at kfornshi@leo.gov
To anonymous"Karen" - could you post more on the openings in DC _ I couldn't find them (maybe not posted yet).. And to Bob Sena - Hello --- ans stay safe Ralph
Greetings! I'm a newbie here at Boston University for the Fall Semester.
Professor Nolan, I contacted you personally because of my apprehension about the "on-line" degree being different from the brick and mortar. Thanks to your taking the time to explain the program, my reservations diminished.
I look forward to the road ahead.
Sgt. Kristen Ziman Aurora Illinois Police Department
Welcome Jahara! You are the first to post to our blog!
ReplyDeleteDr. Nolan,
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea - thank you!
Shari
Dr. Nolan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thank you so much for this!!
Angela
Thanks for putting this together Dr. Nolan. I will probably be in your C&P Class in the fall. Its great that you put all the links up to areas of interest!!
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Great idea for this blog. It will be a terrific resource. Thank you Dr. Nolan.
ReplyDeleteJenn
I tried to establish an identity, but it wouldn't accept any combination of letters I suggested for a Username (including initials in various combination). I gave up and signed in Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteIt would be really useful to have participants identify things that are giving them difficulty in progressing through the program. When we have questions about how something works, maybe others could contribute answers that would help.
Can anyone help "anonymous" establish an identity?
ReplyDeleteNice to see a place for BU-MCJ folks to get together and network.
ReplyDeleteI graduated from the first on-line class. I am now teaching in the Graduate Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where I'm finishing my doctoral work. The MCJ opened doors for me.
Bob Tarwacki
This is awesome! It's great to see so many familiar names. I hope everyone is doing great. I'm currently a prosecutor in Miami working in the domestic violence unit. I saw the new class offering. I wish Forensic Behavioral Analysis was a class when I was in the program. It looks like such a fascinating course to take.
ReplyDeleteI graduated this past Oct. - so what kind of info might we see on here?
ReplyDeleteFor commments (fyi) try using haloscan to keep out spam and it lets people comment without having to sign up for blogspot.
-Kat Mahoney
Great idea..I miss chatting with people in class.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Karen and graduated this January. I am a Director of Investigation with the DC Inspector General's Office. I will chat later, but for now, I wanted to let you know about a criminal investigator job that will be posted soon. My office will be advertising on www.dcop.dc.gov for three investigator positions. So if anyone is interested, have been through a law enforcement academy and have experience with investigations (better if the experience is white collar), and would like to work in DC check it out. Another plus, for those like myself who are over 37 years of age, and cannot get an 1811 position with the federal government...this would be a nice alternative...no age limit. One warning, the "apply on line" is pretty screwed up, so you might want to apply by sending in your paperwork..and then check later to make sure they recorded receiving your package. Hey, what can I say, it's DC.
Bye for now
I just graduated from the program, finishing in June of 2005, and getting my diploma May, 2006. I found it to be both of benefit to my work, and convenient to my schedule.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I was able to participate. I am a detective with the US Park Police in Washington, D.C., I am also the Hate Crimes Coordinator for my department, and I conduct intelligence and threat assessment.
I'm looking forward to taking part in this blog. Please contact me at kfornshi@leo.gov
To anonymous"Karen" - could you post more on the openings in DC _ I couldn't find them (maybe not posted yet).. And to Bob Sena - Hello --- ans stay safe
ReplyDeleteRalph
Tracey (and others):
ReplyDeleteLet me look into the issue of your taking the Forensic Behavioral Analysis course. You can email me at tnolan@bu.edu.
Greetings!
ReplyDeleteI'm a newbie here at Boston University for the Fall Semester.
Professor Nolan, I contacted you personally because of my apprehension about the "on-line" degree being different from the brick and mortar. Thanks to your taking the time to explain the program, my reservations diminished.
I look forward to the road ahead.
Sgt. Kristen Ziman
Aurora Illinois Police Department