Criminal Justice Internship

For ALL students: below are the prerequisite(s) and internship application deadlines for CRJ-4950:

• Prerequisite(s)

  • Completion of CRJ 1100, CRJ CORE courses, be at least Junior standing, and approval of the Director of Field Services and Student Support

• Internship application deadlines are as follows:
  • February 1 of the current year for summer internship
  • June 1 of the current year for fall internship
  • October 1 of the previous year for winter internship
• Students will intern minimum of 16 hours a week at the internship site for the entire 15 week semester. The classroom component of CRJ 4950 is taken simultaneously as placement. Internships are not paid.
• CRJ 4950 is taken your second to last semester at Oakland University.
• Please see the Criminal Justice Internship Manual for more information.

Please contact Kimberly Byrd by deadline date for a mandatory prescreen interview.

Mandatory prescreen interview deadlines are as follows:

• February 1 of the current year for summer internship
• June 1 of the current year for fall internship
• October 1 of the previous year for winter internship

What do you need to do in order to prepare for your prescreen interview?

• Please email your most current resume prior to your prescreen interview to Kimberly Byrd
• Looking for a resource regarding resume structure and content?
  • General resume guide

Please visit Sonia Online to log into an account that has been created for you using your Oakland University single sign-on "SSO" credentials. A student guide for Sonia Online can be downloaded online.

Please be aware that no specific agencies are guaranteed. The Director of Field will attempt to best align your interests with potential internship sites; however, there is a possibility that your internship placement may not be in the exact type of agency desired.

You will receive an email that contains information regarding your placement interview. Please review carefully. It will include:

• What to bring with you to the interview
• What information you should research prior to the interview

Please read the tips below for a successful interview:

• Research the company or organization before hand
  • What is the history or background of the place you are interviewing at?
  • What is the position of the person you are interviewing with?
  • What services do they offer?
  • What population do they serve?
• Arrive 20 minutes earlier than your designated interview time
• Remember to dress professionally (if you have questions what professional dress is, email Dr. Kimberly Byrd
• Ask questions
  • It is important to have 3-4 questions prior to your interview. This shows the interviewee that you have done your homework and are interested in the position.

Keep in mind that internships will conduct a background check and drug testing (including marijuana).

Congratulations on being accepted for placement and registering for the CRJ 4950 internship course. But, now what?

Please complete the following steps:

1. Once you are selected by an agency for placement contact Kimberly Byrd.
2. If you are offered an internship be sure to cancel all other pending interviews. The CRJ 4950/Internship policy states that students are required to accept the first placement offered to them, cancelling all other scheduled interviews.
3. Follow up with your field supervisor to confirm a start date, schedule, expectations, and required documents.
4. Complete paperwork that is required by the field supervisor of your internship.
5. Complete all forms in Sonia.