CCJ 4940 Internship in Criminal Justice

STUDENTS FALLING UNDER THE FALL 2009 CURRICULUM CAN COUNT 6 OF 12 INTERNSHIP CREDITS AS CJ ELECTIVES. EARLIER STUDENTS CAN COUNT 9 OF 12 INTERNSHIP CREDITS AS CJ ELECTIVES.

This course will provide an opportunity for the student to observe the criminal
justice system in operation (pass/fall grading).

Internship Eligibility

  1. You must be a criminal justice major.
  2. You must be in good academic standing (minimum 2.0 overall GPA).
  3. You must have completed all core criminal justice courses or have senior standing.

Internship Application Process

  1. Students are responsible for arranging their own internships. Students interested in an internship should first choose an agency in the criminal justice system (see Internship Sponsor Agencies or find a relevant one on your own). Discussing the various options with the internship coordinator can facilitate this process. Please note that application process for federal agencies may take a year to complete.
  2. After selecting an agency, you should contact the agency directly to make sure that they are willing and interested in having you as an intern. Once you gain agency approval, complete the online Internship Application Form. The department staff will email you once your application is approved.
  3. Please note that students cannot receive academic credit for serving as an intern with the agency where they are currently employed.

Internship Requirements

  1. Course syllabus - The expectations, submission requirements, and deadlines are discussed in the course syllabus.

  2. Internship hours. Students are expected to work a specific number of hours per week at the agency: 3 credits = 10 hours per week, 6 credits = 20 hours per week, 9 credits = 30 hours per week, or 12 credits = 40 hours per week.  

  3. Term paper. Students must submit a paper that includes an overview of your experience, a comparison of classroom knowledge with your internship experience, and an explanation of how this experience has helped you clarify your career goals. 

  4. Supervisor evaluation. Students are responsible to make sure that your internship supervisor completes and submits the online Supervisor Evaluation of Intern Form.