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Field Work CJ 491 and 492

Internship:  CJ 293/493/590

The field experience can be one of the most informative and rewarding activities of your undergraduate years.  We will work closely with you and the agency to ensure that this time is professionally rewarding and beneficial to the organization.  The experience gained, the contacts made, and the letter of recommendation provided by the agency at the end of the experience can all prove invaluable.  Criminal Justice majors gain practical experience, develop insights into the problems of agency operation and have the opportunity to blend theory and practice.

Field Work can be taken in one semester (CJ 491 and 492—6 credits), or over two semesters. These classes require that students have applied for and received upper-division status. Three credits of Field Work require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (150 contact hours).  If you are in the 2005-2006 catalog (or previous catalogs), Field Work is required.

For an Internship, you can decide how many credits you want to complete (1 to 6 credits at 50 hours per credit).  Like Field Work, you will have practical experience in an agency.  Admission into upper-division is not required. Internships can be taken at the undergraduate level as CJ 293 (if you have less than 58 credits), or CJ 493 (if you have more than 58 credits).  Internships are also available at the graduate level as CJ 590. 

Both Field Work and Internships have a mandatory 1-hour meeting each week. You will be required to complete academic assignments, written and reading, in addition to your placement duties.

Although not required beginning with the 2006-2007 catalog, Field Work is highly recommended.  Also, students may take up to 3 credits of CJ 493 internship to count as upper-division CJ electives.  See your advisor to find out if this option is beneficial with your graduation plan.

When you are interested in completing an internship or registering for field work:

Application Dates for Priority Consideration and Placement
Fall Semester:  first week of March
Spring Semester:  first week of October 
Summer Semester:  first week of February