Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement, legal and social services fields through a combination of classroom work and hands-on experiences, including leadership development and exposure to police academy training. Students leave the program with a basic understanding of police operations, including fingerprinting, handcuffing, criminal tactical training and self defense. Physical Training (PT) is a part of the curriculum.
This class meets on the main Verona campus and daily transportation is available. Students will need their own transportation to community service events and work-based learning experiences that occur off-campus during evenings and on weekends.
What Students Learn
The Criminal Justice program helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the field through the study of:
- Traffic, Penal, Constitutional and Case Law
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Court Structure
- Probation, Parole and Corrections
- Organized Crime
- Crisis Intervention
- Blood Splatter Science
- Social Services
How Students Learn
Students gain hands-on learning experiences and industry skills through:
- Classroom instruction
- On-campus work experience (traffic control, campus tours)
- Working with local police agencies to provide crowd and traffic control at local events
- Community service work
Students are expected to wear their uniform, hat and appropriate footwear as directed by their teachers.
Career Exploration
This program prepares students for potential careers that include:
- Police Patrol Officer
- Military Police Officer
- State Trooper
- Federal Agent
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Security Officer
- Counselor
- Paralegal
- Attorney
- Investigator
Course Credits
Upon completion of this two-year program, students will earn a total of 7.5 integrated high school credits:
- 3 Units of CTE
- 1 Unit each of English 12, Math 11, and Science 11
- 1 Unit of Government & Economics
- .5 Unit of Career & Financial Management
College & Industry Connections
This program provides further learning and career opportunities through college and industry connections such as:
- Bryant & Stratton College
- Herkimer County Community College
- Hilbert College
- Jefferson Community College
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- SUNY Morrisville
- SUNY Canton
