America’s In-Demand Criminal Justice Careers
The academy of Criminal Justice
& Public Safety offers students
interesting and challenging career
opportunities. Students learn a
multitude of skills necessary to
succeed in the industry.
Career Opportunities
Criminal Justice/ Public Safety
positions in law enforcement and
emergency response include but
are not limited to the following
positions local, state, county, and
federal department;
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Advanced Programs For Optimum Opportunities
Criminal Justice/ Public Safety students
are provided with the practice
and tools used by industry professional
are at various levels. Lectures and
informative presentations are divided
by industry professionals from area
corrections and fire departments,
as well as state and federal criminal
justice and public safety agencies.
Supervised opportunities to see and
study professionals at work are
afforded to students. The legal issues
and public safety concerns in our
contemporary society are also an
important part of the curriculum.
"College Connection Program" Earning College Credits in High School
Want to earn college credits before
graduating high school? At PCTI you
have the opportunity to do just that!
Criminal Justice students have the
opportunity to earn up to 24 college
credits prior to graduation!
College Affiliates
Some of PCTI’s higher education
affiliates include: William Paterson
University, Seton Hall University,
Drexel University, UMNDNJ (University
of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey),
Berkley College, Passaic County
Community College, NJIT (New Jersey
Institute of Technology), Rochester
Institute of Technology, FDU, and
Hudson County Community College.
PCTI Criminal Justice College Courses
Include:
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Juvenile Delinquency & Youth Drug & Alcohol Use, Misuse & Abuse
- Criminal Investigator
- NECI and EMD Dispatch Certification
- Intro to Terrorism
Academy of Criminal Justice Curriculum Criminal Justice & Public Safety |
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9th Grade Criminal Justice or Level I English I Algebra I Biology or Geophysical Science World Language I World History Physical Education/Health Elective 10th Grade Criminal Justice Level II English II Mass Communications Geometry World Language II Physical Education |
11th Grade Criminal Justice Level III English III Algebra II Science Elective U.S. History I Physical Education/Health Elective Summer Internship 12th Grade Criminal Justice Level IV English IV U.S. History II Elective(s) Physical Education/Health IV Forensic Science Lab |
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NOTE: The academic component is taught by highly qualified and dedicated professionals. Expertise of Faculty: Dedicated, knowledgeable, experienced, and caring best describe the faculty. They provide a solid, supportive atmosphere that challenges students to overcome obstacles and achieve their personal best. All faculty have comprehensive indudtry experience and education |
Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn
the following professional certifications:
APCO National Public Safety
Telecommunicator I Certification,
American Heart Association CPR/
AED/First Aid Certification, and
numerous FEMA/ Department of
Home Security certifications. Criminal
Justice students receive occupational
training services as an in-depth
introduction to the basic training for
the Police or Fire Academy.
School-to-Careers Experience
PCTI maintains a very strong and
supportive School-to-Careers program,
offering 9th, 10th and 11th graders
the opportunity to “job shadow,” and
11th & 12th graders the chance to
put their skills to work at a paid or
internship position in the workplace.
Hundreds of students participate and
hundreds of business leaders support
our efforts by employing our students.
Awards and Honors
- For more than 10 years, PCTI Criminal Justice/ Public Safety students have been accepted to attend the summer NJ State Trooper Youth Week Program
- Criminal/Public Safety students
have completed community service
learning projects. This includes:
“Internet Safety Team to the Rescue,” presented by Criminal Justice students to area 4th graders on the safe use of the Internet - Recipient of the 2014 National Golden Achievement Award for the “Reject the Text Campaign,” an active and comprehensive approach that confronts the social epidemic of texting and driving
Organizational Affiliation
Passaic County Sheriff’s Dept.
Passaic County Police Academy
Passaic County Superior Court
Passaic County Probation Dept.
Passaic County Fire Academy
New Jersey State Police
Local Police, Fire and EMS dept.
U.S. Marshall Service
FBI and many more...