Course Number and Title:
CRJ 290 Criminal Justice Internship
Prerequisites
CRJ 102 and CRJ 115 and CRJ 118 and CRJ 220 and advisor approval
Course Credits and Hours
6 credit(s)
0 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
The criminal justice internship provides students with a hands-on opportunity to gain experience within the criminal justice field in a variety of potential settings.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Create professional goals, evaluate their impact on career development, and formulate a lifelong learning plan that empowers personal and professional growth. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5 & 6; PGC 1 & 2)
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected within the field of Criminal Justice. (CCC 4 & 5; PGC 1 & 2)
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Criminal Justice Program while working with an approved public or private criminal justice agency. (CCC 3,4,5 & 6; PGC 4 & 5)
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals. Along with the internee’s performance. (CCC 1 & 4; PGC 2 & 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Create professional goals, evaluate their impact on career development, and formulate a lifelong learning plan that empowers personal and professional growth.
- Evaluate the learning experiences throughout the CRJ program and the integration of knowledge, skills, and aptitudes across disciplines.
- Develop professional and personal lifelong learning goals.
- Create a plan to achieve lifelong learning goals.
- Create a professional portfolio.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in the field of Criminal Justice.
- Display appropriate workplace dress and behaviors.
- Demonstrate appropriate work habits in the areas of neatness, efficiency, organization, meeting deadlines, and punctuality.
- Demonstrate effective technical skills in the areas of professional standards, technical knowledge, use of equipment, technical language, and quality of work performed.
- Use effective oral and written communication skills throughout the work experience.
- Apply content knowledge and skills from the Criminal Justice Program while working with an approved criminal justice agency.
- Use critical thinking to assist and find solutions to criminal justice issues.
- Collaborate with team throughout the internship experience.
- Read and interpret technical information related to the agency and related to the CRJ Program.
- Communicate and collaborate with a wide range of audiences using oral, print, and multimedia strategies.
- Evaluate the internship experience in terms of personal, educational, and career goals.
- Document internship hours.
- Write a goal statement that includes at least three specific objectives to be achieved during the internship.
- Develop skills and strategies to prepare for employment in the field of Criminal Justice.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
Final Internship Evaluation | 30% |
Internship Presentation | 10% |
Career Exploration and Reflection | 20% |
Portfolio Assignment | 10% |
Formative Assessments |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Ethical Writing Assignments (3 equally weighted)
- Weekly Journals (equally weighted)
- Mid-term Internship Evaluation
| 30% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and homeland security.
- Analyze causes of adult and juvenile crime.
- Explain the importance of professionalism, ethics, and critical thinking skills in the field of criminal justice.
- Apply skills needed in investigation, report writing, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrate communication skills appropriate to criminal justice, including cultural competence and trauma-informed care.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.