Criminal Justice - Available on all three campuses

Designed to give students hands-on instruction in the field of criminal justice, this course allows students to patrol the campus and investigate mock crime scenes. They participate in role-plays, field trips, group projects and disaster drills to learn law and crisis intervention skills.

The course emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving and self discipline. Students use their skills by providing security at special events both on and off campus.

During the second year, students complete an internship with a local criminal justice agency. They may earn ACE credits for this CTE Program and are eligible for New York State certification as a security officer.


Course Content:

• Patrol Procedures/Crisis Intervention
• Criminal Law/Forensic Science
• Supervision & Leadership Skills
• Internship/Defensive Tactics
• NYS Security Guard 8 Hour Pre-Certification

Related College Studies:

• Criminal Justice   
• Psychology
• Forensic Science   
• Pre-Law

Articulation Agreements With:

• Corning Community College
• Finger Lakes Community College
• Herkimer Community College
• Mohawk Valley Community College

Integrated Academic Credits (over two years):

• English (1 credit)
• Science (1 credit)

Corning Community College ACE Credits:

• CRJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits-Coopers and Wildwood only)