Any of several small nocturnal mammals of the island of Madagascar. Lemurs have large eyes, soft fur, and a long tail, and live in trees. They are distantly related to monkeys.
Court System and Corrections. Criminal justice students will be required to take courses that cover the court and corrections systems. These classes will generally cover the history, functions, philosophy and problems associated with the judicial system.
Candidates interested in learning how to become probation officers in California must have at least a bachelorâs degree, and preference is given to applicants with an advanced degree like a Master of Social Work or MBA. The most common majors for these degrees are in: 1  Developmental psychology. 2  Criminal justice. 3  Law.