ABSTRACT

Criminal Justice Internships: Theory into Practice, 9th Edition, guides the student, instructor, and internship site supervisor through the entire internship process, offering advice and information for use at the internship site as well as for pre-planning and assessment activities. With more and more programs offering or requiring internships as a graduation requirement, McBride offers students a means of enhancing their credentials and gaining a foothold in a competitive job market.

Students learn basics such as choosing an internship site at either a public agency or a private firm, résumé writing techniques, effective use of social networks, interviewing skills, and the importance of setting and developing goals and assessing progress. The book also serves as a reference tool for professors and supervisory personnel who assist and supervise students during their internships. Divided into four sections—Pre-internship Considerations, Professional Concerns, Role of the Organization, and Assessment and Career Planning—this book offers resources to enrich the experience of the student and lay the foundation for future professional success. Suitable for all Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, and Pre-law undergraduate programs, Criminal Justice Internships is useful as well in Social Sciences programs with a service-learning component.

part |2 pages

PART I. Pre-Internship Considerations

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction to Internships

chapter 3|24 pages

The Placement Process

part |2 pages

PART II. Professional Concerns

chapter 5|12 pages

Your Role as an Intern

chapter 6|10 pages

Being a Participant-Observer

chapter 7|8 pages

Intern Supervision

chapter 8|18 pages

Ethics in Practice: Guidelines

part |2 pages

PART III. The Role of the Organization

part |2 pages

PART IV. Assessment and Career Planning

chapter 13|8 pages

Assessing Your Experience

chapter 14|16 pages

Career Planning