Internship

This course provides students with the opportunity to observe and participate in criminal justice system operations by providing a structured internship experience within a criminal justice or related setting. Student internship placements may include, but is not limited to, law enforcement agencies, courts, correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, private law firms, private investigative firms, private and corporate security companies, juvenile justice agencies, social service agencies, and non-profit agencies. Students will enhance future opportunities or advancement in the field of criminal justice by integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience in the field and expanding professional skills, experience, and professional contacts. Students will complete 160 hours for this three credit course, with a criminal justice or related agency. The work should enable the student to experience new or advanced tasks and responsibilities in the assigned agency. The student reports to both the site coordinator and the faculty internship coordinator.
Prerequisites: completion of 9 credit hours and instructor approval.