If you have completed (or are currently enrolled in) CCJS320

Below are two opportunities for students who have completed or are enrolled in CCJS 320 for Summer 2014 or Fall 2014. 

1             .       Cold Case Internship – Fall 2014

2              .      Open Teaching Assistant Position – Fall 2014

1      Cold Case Internship – Fall 2014

An internship assisting with the investigation of the 1975 cold case of Kathy Beatty is available for the Fall 2014 semester.  Interns will assist an investigator with research related to the unsolved 1975 murder.  Students interested in the internship must meet the following qualifications:

·         Must have successfully completed CCJS 320 or registered for the course in either Summer 2014 or Fall 2014

·         Students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher

·         Students must have 56 cumulative credits

Please visit the following CCJS Blog for a full description of the case: http://www.umdccjs.blogspot.com/2014/06/cold-case-internship-fall-2014.html. 

Students interested in apply should contact Professor Mauriello at: tmauriel@umd.edu. 

2    Open Teaching Assistant Position – Fall 2014

Professor Mauriello is seeking an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Fall 2014 semester for CCJS 320 section BL03.  Section BL03 meets Mondays from 6:00PM – 8:00PM.  Students will earn general elective credit (3 credits) for their work as an undergraduate Teaching Assistant.  Interested students must meet the following criteria:

·         Cumulative GPA of a 3.20 or higher

·         A minimum of 56 cumulative credits

·         A grade of  A- or higher earned in CCJS 320

Please contact Professor Mauriello at tmauriel@umd.edu for additional information and to apply for the position.

Check out Fall 2014 class schedule with room numbers!

or click below to view the schedule:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B29LeInf8yyVNzVTcnQwZnBsNHc/edit?usp=sharing

Keep Yourself Informed About Department of State Employment Opportunities

The US Department of State Pathways Programs include three paid Civil Service programs located in the United States:

§ Internship Programs (appropriate for US citizens enrolled in high school, college and graduate programs)

§ Recent Graduates Programs (appropriate for recent college graduates)

§ Presidential Management Fellows Programs (the Federal government's premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates)

Click on the appropriate highlighted link to receive alerts about applying to these programs.

Fall 2014 Schedule is now on the USG website!

The Fall 2014 Schedule of Classes is live on the web! Here is the link:

http://schedule.sgrove.usmd.edu/ScheduleOfClasses

Deadline to Apply to CCJS Honors Program - July 1

Deadline to Apply to CCJS Honors Program - July 1 The deadline to apply to the CCJS Honors Program is quickly approaching!  All applications must be received by 4:00PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.  The CCJS Honors Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate CCJS majors to challenge themselves academically.  The Honors Program is comprised of small, interactive and rigorous courses taught by Dr. Thomas Loughran.  CCJS Departmental Honors courses are structured to enhance a student’s analytical skills, research capability, critical thinking, and writing ability. Students who participate in our Honors Program experience the following benefits: § Smaller, discussion-based classes with no more than 20 students § One-on-one interaction with CCJS tenured faculty members § Ability to conduct independent research on a topic of your interest in the criminal justice field § Ability to develop and write your own thesis/research proposal and orally defend it to a committee of faculty and graduate students § A chance to stand out amongst roughly 850 other CCJS students when applying to internships, jobs, grad school, or law school And these bullet points are just a few examples of the MANY benefits that follow from participating in our Honors Program.  Students graduating from our Honors Program receive an Honors citation on their diplomas/transcripts, and have the opportunity to add a very unique experience to their resumes. Admissions Requirements: § Requirements for admission into the CCJS Honors Program include: § A cumulative GPA of at least a 3.25 § A minimum 3.40 GPA in all CCJS major coursework § Satisfactory completion of CCJS 100 and CCJS 105 § Students must be a declared CCJS major § Students must present evidence of satisfactory writing § At least 3 full semesters remaining at the University of Maryland prior to graduation Meeting all requirements does not guarantee admission.  Only the top applicants will be admitted into the CCJS Honors Program.  Additional Information: For additional information about the honors program, including the structure and required courses, please visit the CCJS website honors page at: http://www.ccjs.umd.edu/content/departmental-honors-program-0. Application: If interested in applying to our Honors program, please complete the Honors application on the CCJS website.  All application packets should be submitted to the CCJS Advising Office in 0102 Morrill Hall.  ***All applications are due by 4:00PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.***

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship - Summer Information Sessions

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship - Summer Information Sessions The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate study in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral sciences. The NSF award provides three years of support, with an annual stipend of $32,000. The National Scholarships Office is providing information sessions that will help you begin developing a highly effective NSF graduate fellowship application. Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2014. Session Dates: 1.       Tuesday, June 24 – Plant Sciences Building Room 1130 – 4 pm to 5 pm – TODAY! 2.       Wednesday, July 2 – Plant Sciences Building Room 1130 – 4 pm to 5 pm 3.       Wednesday, July 16 – Plant Sciences Building Room 1130 – 4 pm to 5 pm Please send any questions by email to: nsfgrfp@umd.edu You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

Winter Study in the Dominican Republic!

Winter Study in the Dominican Republic!     Global Communities is launching a new study abroad program to the Dominican Republic! This service-learning course will take place over Winter Break.  Program Highlights § Runs January 6-16, during Winter Break § Engage in education and environmental conservation service projects with the host community § Cultural and language immersion through homestay living arrangements § Daily cultural experiences and seminars, including a special day trip to 27 Charcos where you can explore the area by jumping into the naturally formed pools, slide down waterfalls, and coast downstream with the current! The program fee is $2100 and includes: § 3 credits of tuition (BSGC338D OR LASC369R) § Housing with Host Families § Most meals § Evening cultural experiences such as salsa and merengue lessons, Dominican food and traditions, and cultural excursions -  including a trip to Sosúa Beach and 27 Charcos § International health insurance § In-country transportation § $250 deposit (credited towards the program fee) Not included: § Education Abroad application fee § Passport and visa costs § Course materials § International Airfare § A few meals and snacks For best consideration, please apply before the October 1 deadline: http://terps/wtdr.  Questions? Please feel free to contact Malaika Serrano malaika@umd.edu or 301.314.7100.