Past participating organizations have included local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as well as legal firms, private security services, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers. We ask that the intern be given the opportunity to receive a well rounded view of an agency by working in as many divisions aspossible while still fulfilling the particular needs for the agency. Supervisors of the intern have a large impact on the student's final grade. We ask that the supervisor evaluate the intern's performance twice during the semester. Due to budget limitations, most criminal justice agencies are not in a position to offer wages to interns.
Compensation is therefore strictly up to the agency.
However, employers often use the internship program as a screening mechanism for potential college educated employees. The Criminology and Criminal Justice Internship Program is a unique way for you to gain work experience while earning 15 hours of academic credit. It is designed for juniors and seniors. The following information will help you in participating in this program. About the Program You can intern with any agency regardless of geographic location.