• The U.S. Marshals Service has partnered with Southeast, one of only 37 institutions nationwide to provide real-world experience to criminal justice students. Graduates are hired by the agency upon completion of the paid internship program.
  
• The department provides specialized courses that can prepare you for careers in law enforcement and corrections.
• An outstanding internship program will provide you with an opportunity to observe professionals in their fields and receive practical job experience.

• The Criminal Justice Association sponsors many guest speakers, giving you the opportunity to interact with professionals from many potential employers, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, Community Corrections, the Juvenile Mentor Program, the Southeast Missouri Drug Task Force, Farmington Correctional Center and the Girardot Center for Youth.

• Students may continue course work at the graduate level by pursuing the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree offered at Southeast.

• The department is recognized for its participation in national and regional meetings and its scholarly activities.

• Southeast students benefit from small classes and a low student-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
  

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