DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRJ 491 - INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

I.  PREREQUISITES

1.         You must be a CRJ major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and junior standing or higher. 

2.         Cannot be currently employed in the criminal justice field.

II.   HOW TO ENROLL (NECESSARY PAPER WORK)

1.             It is important that you start the process as soon as possible prior to the state of the semester for which you want to do the internship; for those applying for the spring semester the deadline for handing in all paperwork is November 1; for those applying for the fall semester, the deadline is March 1; some agencies require a background check which may take up to three months to complete; Note: for those applying with the Las Vegas Metro Police, the deadlines for turning in all paperwork are May 1 for the following spring semester and February 1 for the fall semester.    

2.             Review the list of internships (on file with the CRJ department or go to the following web site: http://www.sheldensays.com/Student's%20Page.htm and select an agency you are interested in and contact them for an interview;

3.             Completely fill out the forms (see the department for the forms); don’t forget proof of insurance; all the paperwork must be filled out before you meet with the Internship director;

4.             Make an appointment with the internship director (895-0236);

5.             Note: no internships over the summer months.

III. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION (PASS/FAIL ONLY)

1.         Keep a journal highlighting your experiences with the agency (this is for your own benefit and it should be little more than notes jotted down periodically); you do not have to turn in your journal.

2.         Write a final report of no more than 10 pages, typed, double-spaced. This should include a written narrative of your experiences (this is where your journal will be useful), a brief overview of the agency and a description of your various duties. This will be due on the last day of classes. The paper can be sent via an e-mail attachment to: shelden@unlv.nevada.edu.

3.         Minimum of one face-to-face meeting and/or two e-mail contacts with Director of Internship during the semester (each student is encouraged to phone and/or visit as often as needed in case of questions, problems, etc.).

4.         An evaluation by your supervisor is required and due at the end of the semester. A form will be provided if needed.

IV. INTERNSHIP DUTIES

1.         Three credits: 8-10 hours per week;

2.         Six credits: 16-20 hours per week;

3.         Perform duties as required by the agency;

4.         Internship officially begins the first day of instruction and ends on the last day of instruction.

Revised 1/20/10