Violations of the Juniata College Standards of Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, and the Philosophy and Principles of Academic Responsibility may disqualify a student from the internship. Students with an 18 credit concentration in Criminal Justice rather than the 45-47 credit POE will be excluded from internship placement effective Fall 2000. Students have recourse to appeal the decision by petition to the Department within 7 days. It also precludes internships in the agencies, and many other criminal justice positions as well. A record of possession of an illicit substance also precludes internship and employment in many government agencies.
Interns bring fresh ideas from their courses and experiences.
Interns help with morale in a department, which can become jaded, so there is more enthusiasm and purpose in what we do. We have the satisfaction of mentoring an intern, since our primary clients often are difficult. Interns serve to make us ethically consider our actions. The internship experience offers benefits for both interns and site sponsors. It is a practical way for Juniata College to serve our community.