CCJS Honors Program – Now Accepting Applications! | College Park

CCJS Honors Program – Now Accepting Applications!

Consider applying to the CCJS Honors Program! The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically. The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive, and rigorous courses. Students graduating from our Honors Program receive an honors notation on their diploma and have the opportunity to add a unique experience to their resume.

Check out the CCJS blog for more information!

Gain marketable skills: Course options | College Park

Gain marketable skills: Course options
  • WEID300: Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator Development & Practicum (deadline April 22nd)- delves into dialogue facilitation, covering topics like identity, power dynamics, and social justice. Completion of this course can lead to PAID facilitation opportunities.
  • Federal Fellows (deadline April 14)- Combines a fall seminar course taught by industry experts with a spring internship in the DC metropolitan area. Throughout the year, fellows are supported with professional development workshops, one-on-one resume and interview reviews, and federally-related events.
  • Peace Corps Prep Program– Prepares students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. This certificate program will prepare you to be a competitive applicant to the Peace Corps.

Incredible Opportunity | Fellows Program Applications Open

Fellows Program Applications Open

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Are you interested in gaining professional experience in federal, state, or local government; non-profits; international organizations; embassies; think tanks and more? Apply for the UMD Fellows program (formerly Federal and Global Fellows), a one-year program that combines a fall seminar and a spring internship. We offer a unique opportunity to integrate your academic learning with real world experience and professional development.

Prospective Student Virtual Information Sessions are open to all! Join us to learn about the program and the application on the following days:

  • Friday, February 23 – 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom Session
  • Friday, March 8 – 11:00am-12:00pm, Zoom Session

Apply by Monday, March 11 for first wave consideration!

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Summer Registration Begins TODAY!

Interested in registering for courses during the summer 2024?

The Summer session runs from May 28th – August 16th. There are 3-week or 6-week sessions available and courses are offered in-person or online.

Current UMD students can register for summer 2024 courses on Testudo starting today, February 20th with no restrictions by major. Prerequisites are still enforced.

To determine the maximum number of credits permitted for Summer Session registration, see Maximum Load Policy.

If you are thinking about taking a course at another institution, please see the Permission to Enroll at Another Institution (PTE) process details here.

More information regarding the summer sessions can be found here.

UMD CCJS Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

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UMD CCJS Prospective Graduate Student Information Session

November 8 • 2:30pm – 4pm • Virtual

The University of Maryland Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is holding a prospective student information session for its MA and PhD programs. Learn about the programs and the application process, as well research opportunities with faulty.

Spring 2024 Registration Tasks

Spring 2024 registration is on Thursday, November 9th!

Here is your To Do List:

  1. Check Testudo for your specific appointment time.
  2. Check your Registration Status on Testudo. Check your registration time and blocks here. Please visit the Registration Restrictions and Blocks webpage for explanations of different registration blocks
  3. Schedule an advising appointment
    • All students should schedule an advising appointment with Marwa.
  4. Register for classes on November 9 (click here to view the Spring 2024 course schedule) We have organized the schedule by time as well–scroll through to the second page. Let us know if you like this organization!
    • Please note, the course format is included on the schedule. ONLINE means the class will be fully online but may have live components. BLENDED means the class will be in person for part of the time and will also have an asynchronous component. Most classes have returned to fully in-person.

As always, you can email ccjsusg@umd.edu with questions!