• Criminal Justice (CIP Code 43.0107)Criminal Justice
     
     
    An instructional program that prepares individuals for entering post-secondary educational coursework in the field of criminal justice. Individuals completing this program have the knowledge and skills to advance themselves in the various disciplines of criminal justice, including policing, corrections, probation and parole, security, communications, and crime scene management. They also have a requisite understanding of the use of force and health issues. 
  •  Programs of Study
     Level I
    Crime Scene Management
    Use of Force
    Criminal Law & Procedures
    Health Issues
    Communications
     Hours
    50
    40
    50
    75
    25
     Level II
    Crime Scene Management
    Court Systems
    Security - National, International, State
    Crime Scene Management 
     Hours
    50
    100
    150
    60
     Level III
    Corrections, Concepts & Skills
    Health Issues
    Use of Force
    Crime Scene Management
    Communications
    Criminal Law 
     Hours
    140
    50
    45
    50
    25
    50
     Level IV
    Police Concept & Skills
    Criminal Law & Procedure
    Understanding & Working for Special Populations
    Crime Scene Management
    Communications
    Court Systems
     Hours
    125
    50
    60
    50
    25
    50
  • Career Pathways
    • Corrections Officers/Jailers
    • Probation Officers/Correctional Treatment Specialists
    • Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff
    • Police Patrol Officers
    • Forensic Science Technicians
    • Security Guards
    • Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
    • Bailiffs 
    Industry Certifications 
    • CPR/First Aid/AED
    • Hazardous Recognition Identification
    • Management System (Department of Homeland Security)
    • NIMS - National Incident Management System
    • NOCTI Certification - 4081 Criminal Justice 
    • OSHA 10

  • PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS

    To find out what postsecondary (college) programs articulate skills and tasks from this Criminal Justice program via the Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) program. Click on the following link and enter this information:

    https://www.collegetransfer.net/Search/PA-Bureau-of-CTE-SOAR-Programs

    Select Program of Study:

     Criminal Justice/ Police Science

    CIP Code: 43.0107

    Select your year of Graduation

     
    Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
     
    Khaki Cargo/Tactical Pants......................$30.00
    Blue/Black Polo Shirt...............................$22.00
    Brown/Black Belt....................................$22.00
    Tactical Boots/Hikers..............................$50.00

     
     
     Program Entrance Recommendations
     
    Ability to work independently and in a team
    Basic computer skills
    Be able to run, jog, do sit-ups and pushups
    Demonstrate responsibility & safety
    Demonstrate good judgement and personal restraint
    Reading at grade level