CJS INTERNSHIP

Catalog description

Criminal Justice Internship is for students majoring in criminal justice who have no prior experience in the field. Students are required to work and observe operations at a participating agency for a minimum of 15 hours per week during a regular fall or spring semester, or a minimum of 30 hours per week during a summer semester. They also participate in three seminars scheduled throughout the semester. This course may be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours. (1.2- Articulated) NOTE: The host agency will perform a criminal background check through state and federal sources. Completion of field experience hours at a police department does not guarantee a passing grade. The grade in this course will also take into consideration the student's demonstration of professionalism and will be determined after consultation with the collaborating agency.