Internship Description

Lock Haven University allows students to earn up to 15 internship credits and have them count toward their degree at LHUP.  The credits may be earned in one agency or several and in one semester or more than one. A student must complete 40 clock hours of internship for each credit they wish to receive.  For example, a three credit internship requires 120 clock hours of time in the field.  Students typically engage in internship credit during summer session or in the final semester of their senior year.

Expectations of the student are negotiated with the faculty sponsor but usually include, at a minimum: a daily log, a reaction paper, an abstract and a positive evaluation from the site supervisor.  Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to dress in a manner consistent with professionals at their agency.

In order to be eligible for internship credit, students must have completed 60 credits and have a 2.5 overall GPA. Students must consult with their academic advisor prior to selecting potential internship sites. Internship applications are available in the form racks outside ECAM J313.

Examples of recent Internship Placements for Lock Haven Criminal Justice Students include:

Bellefonte Juvenile Detention Center
State College Police Department
Clinton County Juvenile Probation
Clinton County Adult Probation
Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office
Cornell Abraxas (South Mountain Facility)
Bellefonte Sheriff’s Department
The Meadows Psychiatric Facility
Williamsport Police Department
Wal-Mart Loss Prevention Division
Mifflin County Probation Office
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Shamokin Police Department
Northumberland County Sheriff’s Department
Ocean City Maryland Police Department
Clearfield Sheriff’s Department
Office of the Inspector General
Attorney General’s Office – Bureau of Narcotics Investigation
Clinton County Prison
Private Law Firms (various)