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Whatcom Community College proposes 800-hour externship for new criminology bachelor program
Summary
Dr. Michael McHenry of Whatcom Community College outlined a proposal for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology that would require an 800-hour externship split across law enforcement, courts, corrections and community partners; committee members signaled interest and offered to explore coordination and placements.
Dr. Michael McHenry, program coordinator for the criminal justice program at Whatcom Community College, proposed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminology that would include a required 800-hour externship to give undergraduates immersive experience across the criminal legal system.
McHenry told the Whatcom County Legal and Justice Systems Committee on Feb. 11 that he designed the degree to move away from a traditional law-enforcement focus and toward broader exposure to courts, corrections and community-based partners. "Why don't we have the same thing for criminal justice professionals going through their undergraduate program?" he asked, arguing that longer…
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