Stage-The horizontal surface upon which the slide is placed is called the stage. The slide is held in place by spring loaded clips and moved around the stage by turning the geared knobs on the stage. The stage has two perpendicular scales that can be used to record the position of an object on a slide.
To qualify for a Deputy U.S. Marshal position, students should get some law enforcement experience and should pursue a degree. The best degrees for U.S. Marshals include criminal justice, criminology, or law. Good academic standing is important, as are strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
Careers in Criminology. Criminology careers tend to be more academic in focus than those in criminal justice, though there is some overlap between the two. It is also not uncommon for a person to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's in criminology, or vice versa. Many of the nonacademic careers available in the criminology field may not require any college training at all.