CRJS 4807C 01: CE Criminal Justice Internship

CRJS 4807C - CE Criminal Justice Internship

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30496,

Credit hours: 12

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Instructor

Dr. Bellas, Distinguished Professor

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. Political Science, Kent State University
M.A. Political Science, Kent State University
M.S. Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University
B.A. Political Science, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
A.S. Business Administration, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Paralegal Studies, Kent State University (Approved by the American Bar Association; 30 semester hours of law courses)

Distinguished Professor

Email: cmbellas@ysu.edu

Office: 1420 Cushwa Hall

Office Phone: (330) 941-2167

Additional Contact Methods:
https://ysu.webex.com/meet/cmbellas

Preferred Contact Method: Email directly ( not through course messages in Blackboard)

Communication Expectations:
When corresponding with Dr. Bellas professional emails are required. Please visit this website on how to write professional emails to your professors as all these components are required as well as identifying: the name of the course you are in and whether it is in person or online. https://www.purdue.edu/advisors/students/professor.php

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Bellas

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Course Description

4807C. CE Criminal Justice Internship. Field experiences in an appropriate criminal justice agency under the direction of qualified and experienced professionals. Grading is CR/NC. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 semester hours. Prereq.: Junior standing or higher and permission of the Chair; CRJS 2601 or CRJS 2602 or CRJS 2603. 3-12 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional none none none

There are no readings for this course, other than the CJ Internship Manual ( see under "additional readings"). 

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Community-Engaged Learning

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Internship items and there due dates

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11 CJ Internship Manual complete Internship Application
complete agency/site location form
5/18 Cj Internship Manual
5/25 CJ Internship Manual Log "A" of internship activities due on 5/31/26
6/1 CJ Internship Manual
6/8 CJ Internship Manual
6/15 CJ Internship Manual log "B" of internship activities is due 6/21/26
6/22 CJ Internship Manual Your internship site supervisor's midpoint evaluation is due
6/29 CJ Internship Manual
7/6 CJ Internship Manual Log "C" of internship activities is due 7/12/26
7/13 CJ Internship Manual
7/20 CJ Internship Manual
7/27 CJ Internship Manual log "D" of internship activities is due 8/2/26
8/3 CJ Internship Manual
8/10 CJ Internship Manual Final Internship paper is due Wednesday 8/12/26 by 5:00 p.m.
Your final evaluation of where you interned is due Wednesday 8/14 by 5:00 p.m.
Your internship site supervisor's FINAL evaluation of you is due no later than Wednesday 8/12/26 at 5:00 p.m.
log "E" of internship activities is due by 8/14/26

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.