Criminal Justice Internship

The criminal justice internship is not required for the CJ major, but it is strongly recommended.   Interns locate their own internship, using an Internship Catalog, which can be accessed below.  Agencies that are not listed may be approved by the internship coordinator.

Requirements

The internship program requires an application to the Criminal Justice Department.
To be eligible for the internship you must be a Criminal Justice Major or Minor and have at least 60 hours of course work credit.  Additionally, you should have completed the 100 and 200 level core criminal justice class requirements than are related to your internship.

You will not be permitted to register for the class until your application is approved.

Why Intern?

The internship provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a criminal justice area. The internship may help you decide if this area is really what you want as a career. If it is, the internship will familiarize you with one or several aspects (depending on your internship) of the criminal justice system. In fact, while doing your internship you may become aware of a career area you did not even know existed.

Getting a Job!

A student often undertakes the internship, hoping s/he will be employed by the agency. This does happen occasionally (maybe once out of every 20 interns) but more importantly, the experience will open doors for you with other agencies. ALWAYS remember to list your internship when applying for jobs. Some agencies even give credit for volunteer (internship) work. Also, keep in mind that your internship field supervisor may serve as a reference when you apply for jobs.

Criminal Justice Internship Catalog
Internship Application
General Information about Internship