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CRJ 109 - Criminal Justice Technology Practicum/Internship

Course Description

Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the law enforcement field. The student will either pursue a study project directed by the instructor within the institution, or an internship in a related agency supervised by the instructor subject to the availability of an approved site. Topics include: observation and/or participation in law enforcement activities, law enforcement theory applications, and independent study project.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Observation and/or Participation in Law Enforcement Activities

Class

0

Law Enforcement Theory Applications

D. Lab

0

Independent Study Project

P. Lab/O.B.I.

15

 

Credit

5

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Completion of all required courses

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

OBSERVATION AND/OR PARTICIPATION IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

0

0

45

Skills

Demonstrate the ability to observe and/or perform general law enforcement duties as outlined by instructor, agency coordinator, and student.

 

 

 

Professionalism

Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

 

 

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT THEORY APPLICATIONS

0

0

45

Application

Apply the law enforcement program theory as it relates to the setting of the department observed.

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT

0

0

(90)

Study project

Complete a project that is agreeable with the student, college, and/or mentor (participating agency).

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Law Enforcement publications as outlined by the instructor. The subject matter must be related to the projects (i.e. Police Chief, Law and Order, Georgia Reports, Georgia Appeals, etc.) undertaken.