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Internship in Law and Criminal Justice
Course #: SOCIOL 461
Description:
It includes both an internship component and seminar-style classroom meetings. The course meetings will give a complete overview of the criminal justice system. Focusing on core topics such as crime, policy, courts, corrections, probation, parole, reentry, criminal justice proceedings, crime causation, criminal law, sentencing, victims, and the social impacts of crime. Students will apply for an internship the semester prior to taking the course at a criminal justice agency or related organization. Examples include law enforcement agencies, private or public research entities, policy-making bodies, the legislature, the court system, substance abuse treatment facilities, probation, parole, corrections, or human services agencies that are connected to the criminal justice system. The internship, in conjunction with lectures and classroom activities, is designed to allow students to gain practical knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Notes:
This course fulfills the capstone requirement for Criminology and Criminal Justice majors.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisites: SOCIOL 104 and SOCIOL 202 and SOCIOL 262 and SOCIOL 350 or SOCIOL 352 or PSYCH 370 and 75+ credits.
Offered in:
2026 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 10283 | Tu 5:30 - 8:15 pm |
Walsh,Gerald | Wheatley-Peters W01-0045 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026
Capacity:
25
Enrolled:
24
Status:
Open
Credits:
6/6
Class Notes:
This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisites: SOCIOL 104 and SOCIOL 202 and SOCIOL 262 and SOCIOL 350 or SOCIOL 352 or PSYCH 370 and 75+ credits.
Course Attributes:
Non-degree exclude from list, Low cost course material (under $50)
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2026 Spring
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 6927 | Tu 5:30 - 8:15 pm |
Walsh,Gerald | McCormack M01-0608 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
01/26/2026 - 05/13/2026
Capacity:
25
Enrolled:
17
Status:
Open
Credits:
6/6
Class Notes:
The course material costs for this course are unknown
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisites: SOCIOL 104 and SOCIOL 202 and SOCIOL 262 and SOCIOL 350 or SOCIOL 352 or PSYCH 370 and 75+ credits.
Course Attributes:
Non-degree exclude from list, Course Material Costs Unknown
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2026 Summer
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 1451 | W 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Walsh,Gerald | University Hall Y04-4100 | |
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Session:
SS3 13W
Class Dates:
06/01/2026 - 08/20/2026
Capacity:
25
Enrolled:
8
Status:
Open
Credits:
6/6
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisites: SOCIOL 104 and SOCIOL 202 and SOCIOL 262 and SOCIOL 350 or SOCIOL 352 or PSYCH 370 and 75+ credits.
Course Attributes:
Non-degree exclude from list
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