NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
At the FAU College of Social Work & Criminal Justice, we inspire and prepare you, as tomorrow's leaders, scholars, practitioners, clinicians, and policymakers to enact positive change. As a National Merit Scholar, you will enjoy all of the built-in benefits of being a student in our college - plus access to hands-on mentorship, priority registration, job readiness prep, and more throughout your degree program.
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- Priority consideration for invitation-only Soar in 4 Scholars Program
- Advance registration
- Faculty mentorship
- Employer panels and info sessions from local, state and federal agencies
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- Research and publication opportunities with faculty
- Leadership opportunities and involvement in clubs and honors societies
- Career Fairs specific to your major
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- Ongoing research, publication and Career Fair opportunities
- Internship opportunities
- Career prep workshops
- Access to additional Honors Degree in Criminal Justice Research
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- Accelerated graduate programs that fast track you toward earning your graduate degree
- Ongoing internship, research and job readiness opportunities
Connect with Undergraduate Program Coordinators
- Criminal Justice: Dr. Seth Fallik
- Social Work: Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei