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New Vision Criminal Justice


Program Description

This program is the study of Criminal Justice and subordinate systems.  The curriculum includes extensive exposure to law enforcement, the judiciary, and corrections (institutional and community-based) systems.  Also covered are the causes and prevention of crime, along with a variety of special topics such as gun control.  In addition to class discussions, more than sixty professional guest speakers visit the classroom to share their expertise.  Students have access to thirty learning opportunities through internships and job shadowing.

Program Offerings

Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, Syracuse

Foundation Skills
  • New technology use in justice system
  • Teambuilding
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
Technical Skills
  • Introduction to the CJ System
  • Ethics
  • Criminology
  • Law enforcement history and the legislative process
  • US Supreme Court and the federal system
  • Corrections

Program Brochure

Last updated on 9/24/2010
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