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Introduction to the Internship Program:
The internship is an integral
part of the Justice Studies undergraduate program. As of fall 2006, all JS
majors are required to complete a FOUR unit internship course unless a waiver is
approved (see waiver eligibility and procedure below). The internship experience
is designed to provide a broad exposure to the operations of a variety of
justice-related agencies and organizations, including courts, law enforcement
agencies, law offices, nonprofit organizations and community based programs. The
internship student gains knowledge of the structure, goals, and work procedures
of the agency/office by participating in activities and making observations in
the internship setting, and applies that knowledge to a set of analytical
activities, including discussion participation, readings, film viewings,
on-campus lecture attendances, and the completion of a paper on the internship
experience that bridges theory and practice. Students are required to spend a
minimum of 90 hours in the internship setting, in addition to the other required
activities. For the specific requirements, view the JS 170 syllabus
. The internship is limited to Justice Studies Department majors and minors.
Steps To Entering the Internship Program
JS students should begin thinking about the kind of
internship setting that they would like to work in by the beginning of the
junior year, and should begin the process of applying for specific internship
opportunities during the semester before they intend to enroll. To find an
internship placement, review the internship binder and internship files in the
JS office, check the internship bulletin board on the 5th floor of MacQuarrie
Hall, meet with the internship advisors, attend internship informational
meetings/lectures and/or contact agencies directly to volunteer to intern.
Those students interested in working with agencies that require extensive
background checks (such as most federal agencies and many state agencies)
should start the application process at least six months before they plan to
register.
Prior to registering, view the on-line JS 170 Orientation presentation (PDF) on the Justice Studies website, review
the JS 170 syllabus, then complete “JS 170 Pre-registration form (PDF)” also found on the website. Students must
obtain the signature of the agency supervisor at the internship on that form
prior to receiving faculty advisor approval for enrollment.
Submit the completed pre-registration form to a JS
170 faculty advisor (see below for Summer and Fall 2007, JS 170
faculty advisors). Internship students must meet with an advisor within the
first 2 weeks of the semester. The faculty advisor will issue TWO add codes or
“Permission Numbers”. One add code will be for the 3 unit “field” portion of
the class, and the second will be for the 1 unit “activities” portion of the
class. Students must enroll immediately with the add codes, and before the
“last day to add” for the term. Late adds will not be accepted and enrollment
is limited in all sections.
Fulfill all of the requirements of the internship, as described in the syllabus. Students should continue to meet with their faculty advisors during posted office hours to discuss the internship and requirements, or to address any questions or issues.
RESPONSIBILITY OF INTERNSHIP STUDENTS
By accepting the internship arrangement, the students agree to fulfill several responsibilities.
Conduct themselves in a manner which reflects credit
upon the agency, themselves and the Justice Studies Department of San José
State University.
Students are expected to comply with all university
rules and regulations that would apply if they were on campus; and, in
addition, to all policies, rules and regulations of the participating
agencies.
IT IS ESPECIALLY CRUCIAL THAT INTERNSHIP STUDENTS DO NOT VIOLATE THE PRIVACY OF ANYONE AFFILIATED WITH THE AGENCY OR COMPROMISE THE SECURITY OF THE AGENCY IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. STUDENTS MAY NOT POST ANYTHING ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP SETTING ON PUBLIC WEBSITES (i.e., MY SPACE SITES) OR DISCUSS CONFIDENTIAL AGENCY MATTERS WITH ANYONE, INCLUDING FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES. Violation of this policy may, at minimum, result in no credit for the internship course.
WAIVER OF JS 170
Students who have recently worked at least half-time
with a public sector justice-related agency or organization MAY be eligible to
waive JS 170. The work experience must be sufficiently extensive and must be
more than an entry level position with few responsibilities to qualify for the
waiver.
To petition for a waiver, submit the following to an
internship faculty advisor or to the department chair: A letter with original
signature on company letterhead from your supervisor that outlines your length
of employment, the average number of hours you work(ed) per week, your job
title and your specific duties in that job. Make sure that contact information
is provided by your supervisor for any follow-up or verification of
information that may be needed. You must get final approval from the
department chair to waive JS 170.
If you
waive JS 170 you must take another upper-division JS course in its
place.
FALL 2008 INTERNSHIP ADVISORS
Dr. William Armaline Dr. Cynthia Baroody-Hart Dr. Mark Correia,
Internship Coordinator Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi Dr. Danielle Harris Dr.
Richard Perry Dr. Roy Roberg Dr. Patrick Timmons
Justice Studies Department
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0050
MacQuarrie Hall 508
408.924.2940 -
MAIN
408.924.2953
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Office Hours:
8:00am-5:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm, Closed for lunch
