6.00 Credits
CJ 401. Field Experience in Criminal Justice. 6(). A supervised internship in an approved criminal justice or related agency. An approved agency shall include, but is not limited to, an agency with a mission related to law, criminal justice administration, juvenile justice, crime and delinquency prevention, adult correction, law enforcement, security, courts, legislation, and victims' rights. The student will spend a minimum of 224 hours at the agency receiving practical experience in its daily operation. The course will also require participation in a seminar. During the seminar session, the student will participate in discussions and classroom activities to integrate his/her experience and theoretical knowledge. Prerequisite are 1)Criminal Justice major, 2)Senior in final semester of enrollment,3) Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0, 4) Criminal Justice Grade Point Average of 2.5, 5) Successful completion of the English Proficiency Exam or English III (Functional Grammar),6) Successful completion of all or most Criminal Justice course work, especially those related to field placement site, and 7) Completion of Field Placement application form no later than the twelfth week of the preceding semester.(F,S)