Criminal Justice
Albany and Schoharie campuses
Security, law enforcement and the criminal justice field are central to sound management of public and private enterprise.
Open to juniors and seniors, the Criminal Justice program teaches students about the history, theory, practices and recent developments in these professions. They learn about police, court and prison systems, operation of security and protection programs and security procedures in public, commercial and residential settings.
Hands-on learning teaches patrolling and investigative skills, including radio use, note-taking, evidence gathering, dealing with safety hazards and emergency situations, lifting fingerprints, photographing and diagramming crime scenes.
Criminal Justice students also study civil and criminal law. Students completing the program may enter the profession or continue their education at college or law enforcement or protection academies.
