CJ 4900 - Internship in Criminal Justice (3-12) [CAP]

When Offered: Fall; Spring
GEN ED: Capstone Experience
Field work in a criminal justice agency, office, or institution. This course offers the student the opportunity to synthesize the knowledge, approaches, and theories of the criminal justice discipline. At least three of the following four general educational goals will be addressed: thinking critically and creatively, communicating effectively, understanding responsibilities of community membership, and making global to local connections.
NOTE: The internship may be waived if the student has more than one year of work experience in a criminal justice agency. If it is waived, the student must complete 12 semester hours of criminal justice electives as a substitute. . Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisites: CJ 1100, CJ 2120, CJ 2150, CJ 2430, CJ 3001 with a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7), senior standing (or 90 semester hours of coursework) and a 2.0 GPA overall and in the major. The internship may be waived if the student has more than one year of work experience in a criminal justice agency. If it is waived, the student must complete 12 semester hours of criminal justice electives as a substitute.