Criminal Justice Practicum
CRM 490 (3 credits) & CRML 490 (1 Credit)
The Deadline for applications for students wishing to intern during the Spring 2012 semester is November 4, 2011
Course Prerequisites: Senior status, Overall GPA of 2.0 (2.3 in Major)
Course Description:
UNCW’s Criminal Justice Practicum provides students an opportunity to gain real experience in a variety of local criminal justice agencies. It is also designed to provide practical on-the-job experiences to supplement in-class experiences. Students will intern at a minimum of 10 hours a week with the selected criminal justice agency and will also meet 1 hour every week in a class room setting to discuss educational and professional development issues relevant to the internship.
Practicum Objectives:
- Expand and enrich student understanding of the criminal justice system;
- Supplement classroom learning with active real-life learning;
- Understand the daily operations of the agency;
- Apply social science theories and principles to the real world;
- Develop & assess professional knowledge and skill-sets necessary for future employment;
- Help refine career plans and goals.
Examples of past and possible practicums:
- Brunswick County Adult Probation & Parole
- Coastal Horizon Center (TASC)
- CUE-Center for Missing Persons
- Jacksonville Police Department
- Juvenile Detention Center
- Kure Beach Police Department
- New Hanover County District Attorney’s Office
- New Hanover County Correctional Center
- New Hanover County Sheriffs Department
- North Carolina Adult Probation & Parole
- Pender County Correctional Facility
- Public Defender’s Office (Wilmington)
- UNCW Campus Police
- U.S. Probation office
- Wilmington Police Department
- Wrightsville Police Department
Instructions for Interested Students:
After carefully reading the practicum manual contact Dr. Shannon Santana (santanas@uncw.edu) to set up a meeting to discuss career plans and internship placement options. You must gain approval from your advisor and meet with Dr. Santana prior to the application deadline.
Click here for the Practicum Manual and Application Form (PDF)
Application Deadline:
For Spring Criminal Justice Practicum: November 4, 2011
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