SOC-484X: Professional Practicum in Law Enforcement

The professional practicum is taught on-site at the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy (CSCJTA) in Weyers Cave during the January-May sessions. The practicum offers students an opportunity to gain training and acquire professional certification in law enforcement. The training consists of approximately 990 hours of classroom and practical instruction over 18 weeks. In addition to evaluation and testing conducted by CSCJTA, students will complete a substantive paper integrating their experience with the scholarly literature and knowledge acquired through other coursework. Requires a 2.0 GPA or above and must be arranged at least one semester in advance with successful completion of CSCJTA screening and admissions. FILA general education: experiential learning.