Criminal Justice I and II Course Syllabus 2016-2017 Howard G. Sackett Technical Center 5836 State Route 12 Glenfield, NY 13343 315-377-7300
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Contact Information Instructor: Don Neddo Email:
[email protected] Phone #: 315-377-7301
Course Description Criminal Justice is a two-year program that provides students with the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary to obtain employment in the Criminal Justice field. The curriculum is a broad-based program intended to give students the awareness of college and occupational opportunities in the field. Through a blending of a strong academic component with a rigorous hands-on feature, students gain insight into what it takes to be successful in Criminal Justice. Students can gain entry level employment as security officers or further their education in emergency management, security management, law enforcement leadership, criminology, criminal law, forensic science, financial forensics, corrections studies, paralegal studies, political science, or criminal justice majors.
Units of Instruction
All programs include a variety of classroom instruction methods, which may include: lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, demonstrations, projects, group work, computer research, etc. Each program also includes a variety of hands-on practice, which may include: labs, live work, field work, field trips, college visits, internships, etc.
First-Year • Introduction to Communications • History of Law Enforcement • Introduction to Criminal Justice Careers • Orientation to the World of Work • Police Professionalism/Ethics • Introduction to Police Operations • Career and Financial Management • Introduction to Law • Introduction to Court Systems • Juvenile Justice • Introduction to Prison System • Patrol Tactics • English/Science and Social Studies Topics
Second-Year • Professional Development • Defensive Tactics • Overview of Criminal Investigations • Case Preparation • Crimes Against Persons • Crimes Against Property • NOCTI Testing • Criminal Investigations Project • Internships/Advanced Security Principles • NYS Security Guard Certification • English, Science and Social Studies Topics
Hands-on Activities Students will have the opportunity to practice firearm safety, defensive tactics, fingerprinting, patrol procedures, handcuffing, and arrest procedures. Students will also work in small groups to complete criminal investigation projects as well as forensic science activities.
Internship Students will have an opportunity in their senior year to participate in a five week internship. Students will be able to apply what they have learned in their program to a real-life on the job setting. Examples of prior internship sites include: • • • • • • •
Lewis County Sheriff’s Department Lewis County Courts/Security Lowville Police Department Rome Police Department Probation Corrections Fort Drum Federal Police
Grading Quarterly grades are based on the following three categories:
Category
Work Ethic Skills Tasks Knowledge
25% 25% 50%
Weight
Work Ethic Students receive a daily work ethic grade based on the following: • • • • • • • • • •
Appropriate dress and hygiene Respect to supervisory personnel Following directions Working well independently Working well with others Practice of common courtesies Demonstration of leadership qualities Demonstration of safety practices Time management Positive work attitude
Skills Tasks
Students will be graded on authentic hands-on tasks and skills related to the program. Some examples of Skills Tasks for this course are: • • • •
Knowledge
Handcuffing Searching Crime Scene sketching Fingerprinting
Students will be graded on written assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects.
Final Exam
Students will also take a comprehensive final exam counting as twenty percent (20%) of their final school grade.
Certifications Students may earn the following certifications: • •
Credits
CPR/First Aid NYS Security Guard Certification
Successful students will earn four (4) high school credits per school year. These may include the following integrated academic credits: • • • •
English (1/2 credit per year) Participation in Government (1/2 credit) Science (1/2 credit per year) Career and Financial Management (1/2 credit)
Articulation Agreements
Students may earn credits or advanced standing at the following post-secondary institutions: • • • • • •
Bryant & Stratton College Herkimer Community College Hilbert College Jefferson Community College Mohawk Valley Community College SUNY Canton
Program Resources
Textbooks, books, manuals, trade magazines, DVDs, tools, equipment, computers, and online resources are available to support the course of study and supplement student training.
Required Supplies • • •
Notebooks 3 Ring Binder Thumb drives
Dress Code Requirements Our expectation is that students are dressed in clothing normally found acceptable in their chosen field. Students should comply with all provisions of the Code of Conduct regarding dress.
Classroom Rules/Late Work Policy
Students will be advised of all classroom rules and late work policies within the first few days of instruction. Students will also be provided with the code of conduct outlining general building rules.
