College for Health, Community, and Policy

Are you interested in an exciting career studying and working in criminology and criminal justice? Do you enjoy helping and protecting others while working with various agencies and governmental systems? Criminal Justice/Criminology may be the major for you. Typical career paths for Criminal Justice Majors include federal, state, and local law enforcement, probation systems, military service, law school/legal practice, and non-profit work such as victim advocacy or offender rehabilitation among others.

Cover Letter Advice from NACE

Hopefully you are busy applying for jobs, building an excellent resume and working on a great first impression cover letter.  So many questions come up regarding cover letters, and we think this information provided by the National Association of Colleges …

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How To Answer: Why Do You Want This Job?

A great message brought to you by WayUp – how WOULD you answer this huge question? Read on for best practices! ~UCC

One of the most important questions you’ll ever be asked in an interview: Why do you want this …

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Virtual Career Fair for Legally Blind & Job-seekers along with Veterans and their Spouses

Virtual Event Open to Legally Blind Jobseekers along with Veterans & their Spouses
interested in full-time positions in Contract Management Support (CMS). Learn about
these career opportunities with upward mobility.

Event Date: January 17th, 11 am – 2 pm Eastern
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S.T.E.M. Career Fair and All Majors and Internship Career Fair Coming February 19

UTSA UNIVERSITY CAREER CENTER S.T.E.M. CAREER FAIR & ALL MAJORS AND INTERNSHIP CAREER FAIR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019
UTSA CONVOCATION CENTER

SAN ANTONIO, TX (Jan. 9, 2019) – The University Career Center will be hosting their bi-annual S.T.E.M. Career Fair and …

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Goldman Sachs Exploratory Programs – 2019

At Goldman Sachs, we believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We seek out people with all types of skills, interests and experiences. So whether you’ve been trading penny stocks since the eighth grade or have …

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Employers in Texas for Public Policy Majors

UTSA - Employers in Texas by Major
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Anthropology
399
Criminal Justice
5,520
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
15,304
Nutritional Science
950
Psychology
3,795
Public Health
324
Public Policy
4,440
Social Work
30,699
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Guide to Gaining Experience

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There are many ways that you can gain career-related experience as a UTSA student. Click on your college to explore …

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Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 17.9% of people with a disability are employed. To help level …

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MoneyGeek – Cost of Living Calculator

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This free cost of living calculator lets you compare costs and salaries between two cities. Determine what you need to …

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Undergrad Industry reports

Undergrad Industry reports

These reports focus on undergraduate majors at UTSA. You can find career outcomes – industries, salary, job titles, locations – …

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Guide to Gaining Experience

Guide to Gaining Experience

There are many ways that you can gain career-related experience as a UTSA student. Click on your college to explore …

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Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

Resume and Employment Guide for People With Disabilities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 17.9% of people with a disability are employed. To help level …

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MoneyGeek – Cost of Living Calculator

MoneyGeek - Cost of Living Calculator

This free cost of living calculator lets you compare costs and salaries between two cities. Determine what you need to …

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Undergrad Industry reports

These reports focus on undergraduate majors at UTSA. You can find career outcomes – industries, salary, job titles, locations – …

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Michael Amaya

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Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

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In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural…
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Logo Design: Breaking Down the Process

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This course takes you through the journey of deconstructing the creative process, specifically focused on the art of logo design.…
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Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

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Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…
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Photography Foundations: Lenses

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Many of the creative options available to a photographer hinge on an in-depth understanding of lenses. In Foundations of Photography:…
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Video Foundations: Cameras and Shooting

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Embark on the very first steps in the process of creating moving images. In this course, author Anthony Q. Artis,…
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Video Foundations: Interviews

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This course introduces new and experienced videographers to the process of shooting quality interviews. Documentary filmmaker and instructor Anthony Artis…
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CSS Positioning Best Practices

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Web designers and coders will be introduced to techniques to improve their results in CSS Positioning Best Practices. Beginning with…
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Audio Recording Techniques

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Discover the industry secrets to recording crisp, rich instrument tracks and vocals in any type of recording environment. Join renowned…
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After Effects Apprentice: 08 Nesting and Precomposing

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Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

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Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan G. Bucher. Stefan’s projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter…
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The Power of PreViz at One & Co

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In this installment of The Power of PreViz, Dane Howard meets with the leaders of One & Co, an industrial…
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Creative Inspirations: Dale Herigstad & Schematic, Interactive Design Agency

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Welcome to the future of media experience. Meet Dale Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer at Schematic—the company behind some of the…
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Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

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Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…
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Narrative Portraiture: On Location in Texas with Keith Carter

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In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores how to use location and natural light to create…
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Photoshop Masking and Compositing: Fundamentals

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Photoshop Masking and Compositing: Fundamentals is the introductory installment of Deke McClelland’s four-part series on making photorealistic compositions in Photoshop.…
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Creative Inspirations: Renegade Animation, Animation Studio

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Renegade Animation has pioneered digital 2D paperless animation with a unique all-Flash workflow—and a bunch of really great cartoons! This…
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Creative Inspirations: Rick Smolan, Photographer

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Rick Smolan is responsible for some of the largest photographic projects ever undertaken. A former Time, Life, and National Geographic…
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Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

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In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…
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Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture

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In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…
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Creative Inspirations: Hot Studio, Experience Design

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Hot Studio founder Maria Giudice and her exceptional multi-disciplinary design team “make the complex beautifully clear” for web clients like…
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Email
career.services@utsa.edu
Address

UTSA University Career Center
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249

Career Service Hours

Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday 8am-5pm
Wednesday 8am-5pm
Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-5pm

*Virtual and in-person appointments are available. Click here to schedule an appointment.

*Drop Ins- Need quick career help? Stop by for a 15-minute chat on resumes, job searches, or interview tips. Starting August 26, drop-ins are every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 12-3:30 pm. No appointment needed!

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