Course Description
An internship specifically designed for and required of students pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Criminal justice students are required to intern in an approved agency full time over the semester.
Athena Title
Criminal Justice Internship
Non-Traditional Format
Internship.
Prerequisite
POLS 1101 or POLS 1101E or POLS 1105H
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The major purpose of the agency experience is to provide students with meaningful exposure to various facets of their agencies' operations, in order to allow them to learn about criminal justice in action while performing work beneficial to the agencies. It offers an opportunity for the intern to observe the agency's organization from an insider's perspective, to interact with agency personnel and clients, and to participate in some of the work of the agency. These agency experiences may assist a student in assessing career options while allowing him or her to compare and contrast academic knowledge about criminal justice with its clinical application in the field.
Topical Outline
Internship
Syllabus