Gary R. Gordon, Professor of Criminal Justice at Utica College of Syracuse University
McBride, R. Bruce : State University of New York
R. Bruce McBride, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Public Safety at the State University of
New York
Hage, Hedy Hyde : Syracuse University Main Campus
Hedy Hyde Hage, Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at Utica College of Sycracuse University
Summary
This book was designed both as an introduction to internships for criminal justice students who are involved
in experiential education and as a guidance manual for use at the internship site. Students will learn basics such
as choosing an appropriate internship site, resume writing techniques, interviewing skills, and the importance
of setting and developing goals and assessing progress.
Table of Contents
Part I: Pre-Internship Considerations
1 Introduction to Internships
2 The Placement Process
3 Setting Goals and Identifying Educational Objectives
Part II: Professional Concerns
4 Your Role as an Intern
5 Being a Participant-Observer
6 Intern Supervisor
7 Ethics in Practice: Guidelines
Part III: The Role of the Organization
8 Organizational Characteristics: Formal and Informal Structures
