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CJS 377 Criminal Justice Practicum

This field practicum involves the student in the day-to-day function of a criminal justice agency. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to translate the theoretically-oriented classroom experience into practical application.

Prerequisites

Special information

Note: CJS 377 provides a way for students to earn academic credit in connection with an internship at a criminal justice organization.
1-8 Undergraduate credits

Effective August 1, 1998 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Identify and explain the mission statement of the organization and what the agency is doing to achieve its mission.
  • Evaluate how the agency fits in the larger picture of crime and justice.
  • Identify and explain the major goals and objectives of the practicum site and analyze it to overall criminal justice objectives.
  • Examine issues of diversity, ethics and social justice as they relate to work in the criminal justice arena.
  • Develop and improve critical thinking and communication skills.

Summer 2024

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41 Criminal Justice Practicum Sethuraju, Raj Books for CJS-377-41 Summer 2024 Course details for CJS-377-41 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

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41 Criminal Justice Practicum Sethuraju, Raj Books for CJS-377-41 Fall 2024 Course details for CJS-377-41 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

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41 Criminal Justice Practicum Sethuraju, Raj Books for CJS-377-41 Spring 2025 Course details for CJS-377-41 Spring 2025