Criminal Justice Research Field Practicum CJ-4800 (6)
The Criminal Justice Research Field Practicum (CJRFP) course, CJ-4800, provides criminal justice students at the University of 丁香园AV with an opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of criminal justice. Through supervision by criminal justice faculty, students acquire competencies in justice-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The CJRFP is an unpaid practicum experience that provides students with 6 credits towards their degree. The course runs from September to May and includes a weekly class component, as well as a field component. For the field component, the University of 丁香园AV Field Practicum course instructor directs students in developing practical skills related to academic research and writing.
CJ-4800 Criminal Justice Research Field Practicum: This applied course will give students the opportunity for to develop a suite of skills related to conception and execution of research projects.
Unlike other courses, you require departmental approval to register. Approval is granted through the following process:
- Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for the course (listed below)
- Interested students should email the practicum instructor/coordinator, Dr Alex Tepperman a.tepperman@uwinnipeg.ca for more information
- Interested students should email Dr Tepperman briefly outlining your academic interests during the registration period.
- Completion of CJ-1002 (Introduction to Criminal Justice), CJ-2100 (Foundations of Criminal Justice), CJ-2101 (CJ Research Methods), CJ-2130 (Criminal Law), and CJ-3205 (Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice)
- Completion of 6 credit hours in other CJ courses (e.g., policing, corrections, or victimology)
- Note – students not having these pre-requisites may still apply to enter the course with instructors’ permission.
As a participant in 4800, each Practicum Student is expected to:
- Attend regular classes
- Be an active participant in research development.
- Be willing to engage in community-based research.
- Show a willingness to collaborate with the instructor and other students.
This course offers a unique learning experience for students interested in academic research. Students will be able to integrate knowledge learned in the classroom with hands-on experience and focused skill-building. This course is a unique opportunity for experiential learning.
Dr Tepperman is currently the instructor and coordinator for the CJ-4800 Research Field Practicum. You may send your interest in applying, or questions regarding the program, to him at a.tepperman@uwinnipeg.ca or pop by his office 3C53.
Student Testimonial
“In the 2019/20 school year, I held a student placement position with the D Division RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) where I was an assistant to the Crime Analysts. My role was to collect, collate, and analyze data and create reports for dissemination to the Superintendent of the MCU. I was given professional training on Microsoft Excel and the RCMP’s database, both useful for my continued academic work and future career. This position gave me the opportunity to develop professional relationships, practice collaborative skills, practice ethical handling of sensitive data, further my data collection and analysis skills, and further develop efficiency in a workplace setting. I will always value this experience as it helped me to develop a practical set of tools that are only available through practice. This setting was a nice contrast to the typical academic work. Between the training I received and the experience of the placement itself, this opportunity has proved to be an asset on my resume and in both my academic and practical work. The coursework itself provides a good balance between the academic setting and the professional setting. The assignments are designed to help develop your professional skills and reflect on the experience you have had in the professional setting. In this sense, the placement is a great opportunity to not only gain professional and practical experience but critically reflect on your experience and further develop your competencies. Importantly, the placement experience allowed me to apply my academic knowledge. The students also have the benefit of having a fantastic course instructor in Dr. Heath.”
- 2019/20 CJ Placement Student