CJFS 5660 - Capstone and Internship in Criminal Justice

Goals: To enable students to pursue internships and explore the connections between criminal justice knowledge and skills and experiences in professional workplace settings.

Content: An exploration of applied criminal justice and the application of criminal justice concepts to professional workplace practice; independent research projects and frequent on-campus seminars are designed to connect academic and internship experiences.

Taught: Fall and spring

Prerequisites: CJFS 3750, and LGST 3810, LGST 3820; or co-registration in LGST 3810 or LGST 3820; or permission of the instructor.

Note: The internship must be completed concurrently with the course. Students should contact the instructor well in advance of the beginning of the semester to discuss their internship placement site to assure prompt commencement of the internship.

Credits: 4 credits