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Crime and Justice Studies Internships

Internships are a core component of the Crime and Justice Studies program at Marist University. Through hands-on experience, students apply classroom learning in real-world settings while developing the skills, judgment, and confidence essential for justice-related careers. These experiences allow students to explore career pathways, connect theory to practice, and graduate with meaningful professional experience that sets them apart. 

Students receive individualized support at every stage of the internship process, from exploring their interests and identifying opportunities, to preparing applications and receiving oversight throughout their placement. These internships often lead to lasting professional relationships and employment opportunities after graduation. 

Students intern in justice-related organizations that span:

  • Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
  • Law offices and courts 
  • Corrections and probation departments
  • Victim advocacy and community support organizations
  • Re-entry and transitional services
  • Legal support and research roles

*Note for International Students: If you are applying for an internship you must meet with the Designated School Official (DSO) before beginning the internship to complete required paperwork and obtain an authorized I-20.  Please visit the Career Services site to review the Application Process for Elective Credit Internships for International Students and Eligibility Requirements for International Students drop-down sections for details.

We have had students intern at each of the following agencies:

Albany Police Department Nassau County Police Department - Photo Division
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms National Security Administration
Central Intelligence Agency New Jersey State Police - Ballistics Unit
City of Beacon Police Department New Jersey State Police
City of Poughkeepsie Police Department New York City Police Department
City of Poughkeepsie: Fire Insp./Investig. New York State Department of Corrections
Community Transition Center New York State Park PD
Connecticut Police Academy New York State PD
Connecticut State Police Newburgh Police Department
Customs and Border Protection North Haven Police Department
Department of Homeland Security NY Department of Environmental Conservation PD
Drug Enforcement Agency NY State Office of the Attorney General
Dutchess County Court Passaic Court Prosecutor's Office
Dutchess County Family Services Port Authority Police
Dutchess County Public Defenders Port Washington Police District
Dutchess County ASPCA Project More - Dutchess County Community Transition Center
Dutchess County Dept. of Emergency Response- Fire Insp. Project More - Women's Center
Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Project MORE Transitional Housing
Dutchess County Probation R.E.A.L. Skills Network
Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Saugerties Police Department
Exalt Youth Secret Service
Exodus Transitional Community Suffolk County Police Department
Family Education Program Town of East Fishkill Police Department
Family Services Center for Victim Safety and Support Town of Plattekill Justice Court
Federal Bureau of Investigation Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department
Federal Bureau of Prisons Ulster County Probation
Fishkill Correctional Facility Ulster County Sheriff's Office
Gilbert West Law Firm United States Marshalls - EDNY
Grace Smith House (shelter) United States Marshalls
GSS Security Services US Department of Homeland Security
Hudson Valley Re-Entry Network US Department of Justice
Hyde Park Police Department US Marshalls Service
Immigration and Customs Enforcement US Park Police
Internal Revenue Service US Postal Inspection Service
Kingston Police Department Village of Fishkill Police Department
Mediation Center of Dutchess County Wappingers Falls Police Department
Mount Pleasant Police Department Youth Bureau Walkill Correctional Facility
Nassau County District Court Westchester Intelligence Services
Nassau County Police Department