Almost three weeks after starting at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) as a police officer, I'm signing up for classes for a master's degree in criminal justice management. This decision was not only driven by my lifelong passion for furthering my education but also by the unique opportunity to enroll tuition-free as a state employee. Additionally, this benefit extends to my children, ensuring that they have access to higher education.
I've chosen to pursue my master's degree through the University of Maryland Global Campus, renowned for its extensive online programs catering to a global audience. The flexibility of online learning will allow me to seamlessly integrate my studies into my demanding work schedule. I'm particularly excited about the prospect of earning a master's degree without incurring significant financial burden. While the application fee and other associated costs are not waived, the overall savings are substantial.
I elected to pursue a degree in criminal justice management because I would like to lead and make it easy for me to promote to a supervisory role, such as a sergeant or lieutenant with my current department.
I'm ready to be very busy next year as I anticipate to start in January 2024. I'll do my best to complete the program within two years amid overtime assignments I plan on picking up as well.
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