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Criminal Justice student in HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education programCriminal Justice

Jay A. DeTraglia, Director

Duilio Viscusi, Coordinator

Phone:    (518) 736-4330

FAX:        (518) 736-4331

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Events in our nation have changed the focus on security and safety. Criminal justice and law enforcement professionals are employed by private firms and public agencies, small businesses and large corporations, individuals and communities, local, state and federal government.

In this two-year program, students prepare for entry into college programs as well as career opportunities in law enforcement, public/private security and the correction field.

In addition, the program teaches students about the history, theory and practices of the Criminal Justice and Corrections fields. Prospective students should be good citizens in their communities and schools.

In the first year of the Criminal Justice program, students gain a general understanding of the theory and practice of criminal and civil law. Second year students are introduced to the field and profession of corrections to provide a foundation for the understanding of corrections in the 21st Century.

Curriculum includes: guest lectures, field trips, and hands on projects such as finger printing, forensics, crime scene investigation, mock trial, photography, plaster casts and use of radar equipment.

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Elements of Course Content:

• Criminal and Civil Law
• Investigation procedures
• Emergency Response
• New York State Security Officer training preparation
• First Aid and CPR
• Internet Security
• Juvenile and Adult Correctional procedures
• International Federation of Protection Officer (IFPO) preparation
• Probation and Parole alternatives
• Understanding of different types and levels of correctional facilities

Career Paths:

• Law enforcement (local, state, and federal levels)
• Corrections Officer
• Park Ranger
• Fingerprint Technician
• Forensic Scientist
• Lab Technician
• Loss Prevention Officer
• Paralegal
• Victim Advocate
• Probation/Parole Officer

Related Technical and College Studies:

• Forensic investigation
• Law enforcement
• Crime scene technician
• Social work
• Court and real-time reporting
• Cyber security
• Law
• Legal office assistant
• Psychology

High School Academic Credit Available:

• Students who have successfully completed 2 years of the Criminal Justice program and the Forensic Science component are eligible for 1 Forensic Science credit.

Articulation Agreements exist with the following colleges/universities:

• Bryant and Stratton College
• Fulton Montgomery Community College
• Herkimer County Community College
• Schenectady County Community College

Learn more about Articulation Agreements

 
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