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Abstract
This paper details the use of the professional interview as an active learning assignment for students enrolled in criminal justice and social science classes. Numerous ways in which the professional interview enhances the advising and career selection process are identified. The authors present the results of a content analysis of the “summary and reflections” section of assignments from more than 100 professional interviews completed by students enrolled in several criminal justice classes. The results are used to illustrate students’ perceptions of the utility of the assignment. Lastly, the text includes a version of the interview instrument the authors have utilized with great success for a number of years.
Notes
A version of this paper was previously presented at the annual meeting of the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences held at Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI.
1Percentages do not add to 100 because of rounding.
2Category includes occupations such as Police Chaplain, Interpreter, and an Air Craft Specialist in the Marines, among others.
*Frequencies and percentages do not total 100 because some responses may contain more than one theme.