CJ 601 Internship/Practicum Experience in Criminal Justice
Students use their theoretical knowledge in a practical environment. Students are required to spend 150 hours interning in a criminal justice agency or use their current criminal justice work experience to apply theory. Students must observe and assist in the everyday operations of the agency. They are required to maintain a log of their activities and confer weekly with the faculty advisor to discuss their individual progress. The class meets regularly with the professor so that students may share their internship/practicum experiences. Upon completion of the 150 hours, the student will prepare a two-part paper. Those fulfilling the requirements through their current work experience will also prepare a paper. The first part of the paper will consist of a literature review on a topic related to the internship. The second part of the paper will consist of a description of the work experience including the topics provided by the instructor/advisor.
Prerequisite
Permission of program director