The mission of the department must be conceived as interdisciplinary in nature, since no tradional discipline covers the wide spectrum of expertise required. The Undergraduate program addresses issues respecting the entire criminal justice system, from the nature of crime and delinquency, to society's varied responses to crime. Such a focus includes the organization and operation of each of the functional components in the field. The department recognizes the value of agency internships. However, they are not requied.
Internships provide a direct learning experince helping students combine theory and practice.
Internships are available for credit that can be applied towards the major. The Tuscaloosa Police Department, the Law Enforcement Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the Tuscaloosa County of Juvenile Court, Public Defender, District Attorney, the US Customs Agency, the Federal Probation Program and others. Students work directly with Director of Internships while completing their intership and degree. Inc. All Rights Reserved.