Criminal Justice
The two-year Criminal Justice program covers nearly all facets of public safety. The first year includes topics such as New York state penal, vehicle and traffic laws; criminal procedure law; accident investigation and reconstruction; incident command; fire fighting; criminal investigation; police patrol tactics; forensics; ballistics; cybersecurity; terrorism; firearm safety; and more. The second year introduces seniors to the popular field of forensic science. Topics include crime scene investigation; anthropology; hair, fiber, soil and blood spatter analysis; and practical, hands-on activities. This program is designed to better educate and prepare students to be successful in an increasingly technical and competitive career.
Criminal Justice Tour
Skills/Topics Covered
- 8 and 16-hour NYS Security Guard Certification Course (second year)
- Basic First Aid
- Body Cameras
- Corrections
- Courts
- CPR/AED
- Crime Scene Investigation (safety, photography, evidence collection, etc.)
- Death Investigation
- DNA
- Fingerprinting (Livescan unit in classroom)
- Firefighting
- Laws of the State of New York (PL, VTL, CPL)
- Motor Vehicle Collision Investigation
- NYS 8-hour Safe Boating Course (first year)
Internship Experiences
Internships are determined annually as they are available. Past internship locations include:
- Oneida County E-911 Center
- Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Identification Unit
- Oneida County Court
Opportunities for Additional Education in the Field
Students who successfully complete this program may choose to enter any number of colleges with Criminal Justice/Police Science, Forensic Science, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Paramedic, or Fire Protection degree programs.
Articulation Agreements/College Credit
- Hilbert College (9 credit hours)
- SUNY Morrisville (6-9 credit hours)
- Cazenovia College (6 credit hours)
- Herkimer County Community College (6 credit hours)
- Mohawk Valley Community College (6 credit hours)
Potential Careers with CTE Training
- Security
- Loss Prevention
- Asset Protection
- Corrections
- Emergency Medical Services
- Firefighting
Potential Careers with Additional Training
Students may choose to pursue careers in a number of areas including, but not limited to Law, Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, and Cyber Security.