Program Overview

New Mexico State University

The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University offers various programs for students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice.

MCJ Internship

The MCJ Internship is a dynamic paid internship program that gives criminal justice students the opportunity to gain hands-on law enforcement experience while completing the final 15 credit hours needed for their degrees.

Tulsa Police Department and Criminal Justice Department Partnership

The Department of Criminal Justice at New Mexico State University partners with the Tulsa Police Department to introduce a paid internship program. This collaboration allows students to undergo training and receive employment upon graduation, which supports their education costs.

• Criminal Justice majors can attend the academy while getting paid
  • Six months of instructions, and five months of field training, including ride-along
  • In the first six months of training, earn $55,000 annually, then up to $100,000
• After completing all prior degree requirements and being accepted into the Tulsa Police Academy (passing a background check, meeting physical fitness standards, etc.), students will have the opportunity to finish the final 15 credit hours at the TPD Academy.
• Students finish the Academy and graduate with the degree.

NMSU Department of Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice is located in Breland Hall, Room 107, College of Arts and Sciences, 1525 Stewart Street. The mailing address is Department of Criminal Justice, MSC 3487, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Program Details

The program details include:

• Attending the TPD Academy
• Completing the final 15 credit hours
• Receiving employment upon graduation
• Undergoing training and receiving payment
• Earning $55,000 annually, then up to $100,000