CJ 470 - Internship

A minimum of 128 hours (8 hours per week of on-the-job work time) in an approved criminal justice agency within a 75-mile radius of Harding University in Searcy, Ark. Designed to provide the student with an opportunity to integrate academic learning with real-world experience in a law enforcement agency, prosecuting attorney’s office, law office, federal/state/district court, probation and parole department, correctional institution, or delinquency control program. The paperwork and application process must be completed and submitted to the Criminal Justice Program director two weeks prior to the first day of classes of the semester the student is enrolled for the internship. The student must contact the program director prior to contacting any agency providing an internship. Internship hours and reports/assignments must be completed and submitted to the program director the Friday prior to the final exam week. Professional liability insurance is required through the University. The student will be assessed a fee for said insurance.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: Criminal justice major, senior standing, overall GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Credit Hours: 3

Term Offered: Fall, Spring

Fee(s): Fee: $124.

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CJ 470 - Internship