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Quick Facts

14 - Rank, based on enrollment, among the top majors at UCF

10th - UCF's ranking among the nation's top-producing institutions of books on criminal justice

9 - Number of summer study abroad programs in Russia lead by Associate Professor K. Michael Reynolds

Choosing an Internship Placement Site

Students are often puzzled when they begin thinking about where to complete their internships. The UCF Undergraduate CJ Program has partnered with a wide variety of agencies and organizations to give students a wide range of choices. There are various policing, courts, corrections, private security and non-profit agencies that serve populations affected by the CJ system, such as victims and witnesses. Although it is the student's responsibility to find his/her own internship placement, the list found on the Criminal Justice Department’s website will help you get started in the Central Florida area.

YOU ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOREGOING LIST

If you select a site that is not on the list, you must have the site approved by the Internship Coordinator (Dr. Eastep) in advance.

You are not limited to the Central Florida area.

You may serve in any bona fide criminal justice or related agency or organization anywhere in the U.S., or even in other locations elsewhere in the world.

"My Internship with the United States Postal Inspectors was... a great venture that will open more doors for me in the future than I could possibly imagine. This opportunity confirmed for me that federal law enforcement without any doubt in my mind is the career for me."

Karla Amaya - U.S Postal Inspector Intern

CJ Highlights

  • Renee Washington

    (B.S. in criminal justice, minor in information technology, certificate in crime analysis and crime mapping, '09)

    "...the internships I had while attending UCF were instrumental in preparing me for my career." — Renee Washington

    Washington is a full-time associate industrial security representative at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Ocala, Fla.

  • Ross Wolf

    Associate Professor Ross Wolf was one of two recipients of UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Service in 2010, and one of two recipients of the College of Health and Public Affairs Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2012. He came to UCF in 1999 and since then has participated in countless committees within the department, the College of Health and Public Affairs, and the university. In addition to his faculty position, he currently serves as the Criminal Justice Graduate Program Director and on numerous department, college, and university committees. Wolf also serves as a division chief in the Orange County Sheriff's Office Reserve Unit, and was awarded the U.S. Presidential “Call to Service” award for his community volunteerism.

  • Marva Ellington

    Marva Ellington received UCF's Award for Excellence in Professional Academic Advising in 2010. She is responsible for academic advising of two the largest programs in the College of Health and Public Affairs. She mentors students, listens carefully to student issues and concerns, and assists students in looking ahead and exploring options for growth and self-development. Ellington is a strong advocate for students and looks for solutions in her work that support students, departments and the university.

  • Tom Stroup: Inspiring School Pride

    Tom Stroup, '09 (Criminal Justice Master's Degree), was one of the hosts of the NBC show called School Pride, which aired Fall 2010 that had Cheryl Hines ’90 as an executive producer. Each week, the show empowered communities as cast and crew members to renovate a rundown school and watch as student pride grew. Every episode featured touching personal stories of children, parents and teachers experiencing the amazing transformations of their school grounds and athletic fields. The show also invited viewers to watch for surprise celebrity appearances. For more information, visit www.nbc.com/school-pride.