Jhon Doe

I'm a graduate of a community college, for which I'm very thankful. I selected Leighton as a place to complete my bachelor's degree program in economics. It has been a great opportunity for me and opened so many doors. My course instructors are very helpful. They are very good at instilling values in me that will be useful in my career thus far.

At Leighton University, my program has given me an in-depth curriculum to criminology from a broader perspective of understanding that includes how cultural, emotional, physiological, and experiential differences contribute to violence and victimization. With these skills, I'm convinced I'll be ready for the profession!

I think everyone should come in as an undecided major. People change their major multiple times throughout college and have to start over. As an undecided major, my advisor encouraged me to consider selecting a minor first and select a group of courses that I would be envisioning myself the business career path. I selected to take courses in the General Business minor areas soon I found out what I like. It’s nice to explore different majors by the classes you are taking. I found out that I love Economics. Overall I think being an undecided major helped me choose the major I am now.

Before seeking admission to Leighton, my educational and career background was in business marketing. I reached a turning point in my life when I decided I wanted a bigger challenge and to help people. My Aunt told me to write down on a piece of paper everything I wanted to do, and see what aligns with my skills. The first thing I wrote down was “lawyer”. It was a perfect fit for me because I would have the opportunity to utilize my research, negotiating and relationship building skills.

I chose Leighton because of the amazing opportunities to keep my job and attend my courses at my own time and that gave me time to grow socially, academically, and professionally as well as the inclusivity and love that I have felt from my online community."

All through high school, I always excelled at science, but when it came to picking a college major, my passion for Criminal Justice was undeniably stronger. With Leighton's online degree in Criminal Justice, I can marry both fields without having to give up or devote any less time to my innate passion for detail. For example, classes in the Criminal Justice major have aided me in becoming interested in details and clues. I should have taken more classes in marketing and especially enrolling in courses that broaden my perspective on equity research and manage multiple special investment projects.