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The Internship in Criminology
Important Note: While the internship and symposium courses (CRM 490 and CRM 491) must be taken by students majoring in the old comprehensive CRM major, students in the new non-comprehensive CRM major are not required to take these courses.
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Non-Comprehensive CRM Major:
Criminology majors in our new non-comprehensive CRM major may choose to enroll in an internship if space allows. It is an elective in the program, not a requirement. For the non-comprehensive majors, the CRM 490 the proper catalog description of the course is:CRM 490 Internship in Criminology (3) F, S.
Prerequisites: Criminology major, completion of 24 hours in the major program, 2.0 GPA in major courses, and permission of the instructor. Faculty supervised experience in an agency related to issues of crime and justice. Students are expected to work 50 hours in the agency for each credit hour. Students must complete applications for CRM 490 no later than April 15 for subsequent summer (when offered) and fall enrollment, and November 1 for subsequent Spring enrollment.Comprehensive CRM Major:
Criminology majors in the old comprehensive program are required to complete an internship (CRM 490), which is usually taken in their senior year. They are also required to take another course along with CRM 490 called Internship Symposium (CRM 491). The courses are described in the MSU Catalog as follows:CRM 490 Internship in Criminology (3 – 6) F, S. Prerequisites: Criminology major, completion of 30 hours in the major program including at least 12 hours in CRM courses, 2.0 grade point average in major courses, and must be concurrently enrolled in CRM 491. Faculty supervised experience in an agency related to issues of crime and justice. Students are expected to work 45 hours in the agency for each credit hour. Three credits are required for the major; however, students may take up to six hours total. Students must complete applications for CRM 490 no later than April 15 for subsequent Fall enrollment and November 1 for subsequent Spring enrollment.
CRM 491 Internship Symposium(1) F, S. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in CRM 490. Students meet weekly to relate experiences in their internship (CRM 490) to academic knowledge and various aspects of organizational theory.
The internship offers an opportunity to learn more about one's chosen profession, or about a profession they would like to learn more about.
If you are majoring in CRM, please read the above course descriptions carefully and pay close attention to the requirements for CRM 490. The contact person for our internships is Ms. Diane Leamy. You can also reach her by calling 417-836-4813. Her office is in Strong Hall 481.
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CRM majors must apply for their internship in order to be able to enroll in it. Applications should be received by April 15 for subsequent Summer Session and Fall Semester, and November 1 for the following Spring Semester. Please use one of the following methods:
1. Complete and submit the application form via the Internet Form.
After submitting this form over the Internet, the application process is complete.2. Download and print the application form using Adobe-Acrobat.
You will need Adobe-Acrobat on your computer to download/view
this form. After printing this .pdf file, you will need to complete the form and bring it to Diane Leamy in 481 Strong Hall.Click here to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Internship Update!
Spring and Summer Interns' Informational MeetingsAll CRM majors are required to complete an internship. Please review the requirements for CRM 490 (Internship in Criminology) as outlined in the University Catalog under the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology.
If you are a CRM major, and you intend to enroll in CRM 490 ) for this coming Spring or Summer, you must attend ONE of the informational meetings below. Bring a copy of your Degree Audit with you.
You should email DianeLeamy@MissouriState.edu to find out when the meeting will take place this semester. As always, contacting her several months in advance of you intended internship is advised.
Sign up with Ms. Leamy if you intend to enroll in CRM 490.
Students who are unable to attend one of the meetings need to contact Ms. Leamy to set up an alternative meeting time.
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