Getting Started
Internships offer exciting opportunities to gain valuable experience in the field, but they require a significant amount of preparation and commitment. Students are encouraged to start the process early in their college careers by visiting with internship faculty and staff to identify opportunities that fit your needs and to complete the application process, which frequently requires significant documentation and lengthy investigations.
Meet the Requirements
To qualify for an internship:
- Students must have a Major in Criminal Justice, Victims Studies or Security Studies
- Undergraduate Internship Applicants should have completed 24 semester hours toward their degree requirement prior to the semester of internship
- Students must have a GPA over 2.5 for state or local positions or 3.0 for federal positions
If you meet these requirements follow the steps below to get started.
Pre-Application
Contact your Academic Advisor to request that they complete and submit a pre-application to our office.
Internship Packet
Please complete the Internship Application in its entirety.
Undergraduate Internship Packet
- Internship Application
- Professional Resume (sample)
- Send a copy of State Issued ID or DL to Melissa Erwin via email at mae026@shsu.edu.
Turn in ALL Forms
Scan and email all paperwork listed above to mae026@shsu.edu.
The completed packet may also be dropped off in person to Melissa Erwin in the CJC, room C231.
Once all paperwork is received in the CoCJ Internship office, your Internship Packet will be reviewed by the Internship Director. After review, you will receive an email from our office with further instructions.
Meet with Internship Director
Once you are approved for the Internship Program, you will receive an email directing you to make an appointment with Dr. Heather Alaniz, Internship Director. In person interviews with the Director are encouraged, however, phone and Zoom interviews can be arranged when necessary.
Find Your Placement
It’s time to begin your Internship placement search!
Please send the confirmation of your placement to mae026@shsu.edu once you receive it.
If you are having difficulty finding placement, please reach out to our Internship Director, Dr. Heather Alaniz, via phone or email, or make another appointment with him via Campus Connect.
Get Your Numbers
After you have met with the Internship Director, you will receive an email with the Course Registration information, including the Course Numbers, sections & CRNs.
When this email is received, please complete the registration for all sections, as directed in your email.
Plan for tuition
Estimate your tuition. Explore scholarship opportunities. Apply for scholarships and financial aid. After you've registered for classes, apply your financial aid and/or pay your account balance on My Sam.