Gain real-world experience
The Criminal Justice Practicum (fieldwork) provides you with hands-on experience in the criminal justice field, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Through this supervised experience, you will gain hands-on experience in the criminal justice field, strengthen your resume and job prospects, learn from experienced professionals, and build connections with potential employers.
What you’ll learn
- Professionalism and ethics
- Communication and report writing
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
Where you could work
- Police departments
- Sheriff’s offices
- State and federal law enforcement agencies
- Correctional facilities or juvenile detention centers
- Courts or legal offices
- Private Security and corporate investigations
- Probation and parole offices
How to Apply for the Criminal Justice Practicum
First, review the requirements in our criminal justice practicum handbook. If you meet all the requirements and are interested in applying for the criminal justice practicum, you may apply by filing out an application.To receive an application please email program coordinator Professor Samantha Bowlin at bowlins@macomb.edu.