CJ Internship

Catalog description

Students work 150 hours in a criminal justice facility, probation department, juvenile detention center, or house of corrections, as assigned by the contract advisor. Students work in a hands-on learning experience under an assigned criminal justice professional, participate actively in the preparation of pre-sentence reports, and conduct intake and post-conviction interviews. Students learn how to perform record checks and prepare probation recommendations, etc. Students work on inmate classification, work release programs, and in educational settings. Students may assist counselors and other staff, depending upon the type of facility to which the student is assigned. Through active participation in online functions of the criminal justice agency, students gain knowledge and understanding. The contract advisor and the assigned criminal justice official evaluate students' work. Students meet bi-weekly with their advisors to prepare papers and work on related projects. Students are responsible for following all guidelines in the BHCC Internship Handbook. Note: Students can get support applying for internships from the Internships and Career Development office ([email protected]). BHCC does not guarantee internships for students in this program.