Practicum

Catalog description

Combines hours spent working at criminal justice agencies, with students’ own identified academic goals to enhance an understanding of how criminal justice agencies function. Students learn about and are exposed to the ethical practice and professionalism inherent in their chosen practicum agency. Upon completion of practicum, students will be able to describe the role of the practicum agency, understand professional and ethical practices of criminal justice practitioners, and understand the relationship between the practicum agency and other criminal justice agencies. Students are required to complete 4 credits at 33 hours per credit, and up to 8 credits at 33 hours per credit. May be repeated for up to 8 credits.