Several opportunities and activities are available to students of criminal justice and criminology.
Departmental Honors
Our departmental honors program is designed to recognize students who exhibit an outstanding level of academic achievement in their Criminal Justice and Criminology studies. You may apply during your sophomore year for departmental honors to be recognized for your academic achievements. See the requirements.
Career Fair
Held each Spring, the annual Criminal Justice Career Day mutually benefits students and organizations by connecting CJC students with local, state, federal, and private-sector criminal justice agencies. Students and organizations can learn more.
Internship
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology students have the
opportunity to intern with criminal justice agencies across Indiana!
Students may receive up to 9-12 credits in the Spring and Summer
semesters. Every semester students will receive information about
internship information sessions, and we have an Internship Coordinator
who assists with placements. Learn more.
Student Organization
Alpha Phi Sigma
The Alpha Phi Sigma national criminal justice honor society recognizes academic excellence in students. The organization provides members social, educational, organizational, and professional development services, among other benefits. Learn more.
Our Rinker Center for Global Affairs offers many options for studying abroad, from class trips led by professors to independent exchanges at foreign universities. These programs are open to all students, and they vary in length, location, and cost. Learn more.