Internship

Program Benefits

The internship in Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRCJ) is not a required course, but is an opportunity for students to gain “hands-on” practical experience by working with practitioners in the various components of the criminal justice system. These components include local, state, or federal law enforcement; criminal justice adjudication; probation; corrections; and corporate or governmental security. The program provides a connection between classroom learning and professional practice in the criminal justice field.

Although CRCJ 4390 is an elective course, it is a full credit-bearing academic course that includes a syllabus, assignments, and coursework that must be completed alongside participation in the internship experience.  Interns must complete 112 hours in the field to earn three credit hours and 224 hours in the field to earn six credit hours. Students interested in earning six credit hours may complete 224 internship hours during one semester or complete two separate internship experiences across two semesters. 

Program Benefits

Internships provide students with the opportunity to explore potential career paths and determine whether a particular profession is a good fit for their interests, skills, and goals. In other words, the internship experience can confirm a student’s future career plans, and can provide an opportunity for self-evaluation of goals, attitudes, and values. Internships also help students develop a better understanding of professional expectations while exposing them to additional career opportunities within the criminal justice field.

See if you are Eligible for an internship

The Internship Director does not place students into internships but may assist by providing information regarding available internship opportunities.

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