CJFS 3580 - Forensic Science Internship

Goals: To enable students to pursue internships and explore the connections between forensic science knowledge and experience in forensic science or related agencies; and to integrate internship experiences with their academic coursework.

Content: Designing and completing an independent research project at a crime lab or medical examiner office; maintaining a reflective journal and discussing the internship experience; delivering a presentation about the research findings.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisite: CJFS 3400

Note 1: Forensic Science students majoring in criminal justice may take CJFS 5660 to complete this requirement.

Note 2: Students should contact the instructor well in advance of the beginning of the semester to discuss their placement site to assure prompt commencement of the internship.

Note 3: Students interested in pursuing a laboratory internship must have, at the time of registration, no less than a 2.7 GPA in the natural science courses and a cumulative GPA of no less than a 3.0.

Credits: 2