Students in the criminal justice program take the required core curriculum. The core is designed to provide a system orientation and give sufficient exposure to the separate areas of police, law, courts, and corrections. Upper division students must choose a specialization in law enforcement or juvenile and adult corrections. These tracks provide the major framework for making selective career decisions. Internships are considered to be an important learning experience and majors are encouraged to participate in this real- world work experience.
Internships provide practical experience and enhance the learning process.
They also enhance the student's ability to quickly enter the job market. Some interns are hired by the internship sponsor soon after the internship is completed. These field experiences can be taken in any semester. Every student is strongly encouraged to participate in an internship experience prior to graduation. For most students, the internship will mark the beginning of their career networking.