Criminal Justice Internship Seminar
Students are encouraged to enroll in our specialized internship program, earning threeÌýcredits forÌýÌýCriminal Justice Internship SeminarÌý(which can be used toward the electives in the major) and three, sixÌýor nineÌýcreditsÌýinÌýÌýCriminal Justice InternshipÌý(which count towards the 123 credits required for graduation but may not be used to fulfill any requirements of the Criminal Justice Major). This program runs in the fall, springÌýand summer (over the two summer sessions). Interested students should contact the following staff memberÌýfor more information.
Kim Campanese is an academic advisor.
Phone:Ìý215-204-7919
Email: kimberly.campanese@temple.edu
ProRanger Philadelphia
ProRanger PhiladelphiaÌýis an academic and technical skills training and paid internship program that is cooperatively administered by the National Park Service and 51¶¯Âþ. The program was established to recruit, train and employ law enforcement park rangers for the National Park Service. Upon graduation from 51¶¯Âþ and successfully completing the ProRanger program, participants are placed in a permanent career tenure law enforcement park ranger position with the National Park Service. For more information on the program, requirements and application details, .
Careers
The skills gained from a liberal arts degree are highly relevant in today’s rapidly evolving world. Apply the experience and knowledge acquired in the Criminal Justice BA program to your professional pursuits across many organizations and industries, including academics, cultural institutions, government agencies or the social sciences. The versatility of this program’s curriculum helps you graduate with valuable skill sets sought by many employers.
Criminal Justice BA graduates have a wide array of unique options available to them.Ìý
Many continue onto advanced degrees in areas like public policy, sociology and decision neuroscience, while others pursue careers in the criminal justice field. Examples of career options available include the following.Ìý
- Correctional officerÌý
- Court reporter
- Criminal justice research
- Crime prevention specialist
- Crime scene investigator
- Criminal justice policy advisor
- Criminal law paralegal
- Criminal defense lawyer
- Digital forensics examiner
- Forensic science technicianÌý
- Human services
- Local, state and federal law enforcement
- Police officerÌý
- Private detective
- Probation officerÌý
- Security guardÌý
- Secret service agent
- Private security