Students who've completed a Criminal Justice (CJ) internship gave presentations about their particular internships to Professor Eileen Kirk and other students. Here, a student spoke about her internship with the Mendon, MA police Department.
Internship is the structured academic experience that allows Criminal Justice students who have successfully met eligibility criteria to integrate and apply the skills and theory of the discipline in a field-based setting. Such an experience helps the student develop an understanding of the effects of administrative practices and governing policies on the ability to carry out the responsibilities of their field placement. Students participate under the supervision of qualified professionals in criminal justice organizations. In addition to the field experience, Students must meet Internship eligibility requirement as determined by the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
