Criminal Justice

OFFICE: Building G, Room 157, 516.572.7178

CHAIRPERSON: Robert Costello, Robert.Costello@ncc.edu

FACULTY: A. al-Rahman, K. Cho, J. Ferraro, J. Zangari

COURSES OFFERED: Criminal Justice (CRJ), Fire Science (FRS), Private Security Administration (PSA)

The Criminal Justice Department provides students with instruction in all areas of the criminal justice profession. We offer a broad liberal arts education, together with training and internships in the criminal justice system. The Department thoroughly familiarizes students with the functions of police, courts, correctional programs, law, protection management, crime prevention and their application to the community.

Criminal Justice (A.S.) - Students choosing this program will be prepared for further study in the areas of criminal justice, law, public administration, sociology, or government. The program is best suited for those students planning to transfer to a four-year school, but is often used for entry-level positions in the criminal justice system. All criminal justice majors are required to take at least one class in each of the following areas: Policing, Probation/Parole, Security Administration, in addition to CRJ 105 Foundations of the Justice System, CRJ 212 Research in Crime and Security and CRJ 225 Criminal Law.

Fire Science (A.S.) - The Fire Science Degree (A.S) is designed to help students understand the importance of the fire service in our society. This program prepares students for an opportunity for employment in the Fire service field. The student will receive a strong foundation in liberal arts while gaining specific knowledge in fire science.

The Emergency Management (A.S) - The Emergency Management program (A.S) is designed to help students understand the importance of emergency management in our society. Furthermore, this program prepares students for transfer to a four year degree program or an opportunity for employment in the Emergency Management field. The student will receive a strong foundation in liberal arts while gaining training and specific knowledge in emergency management.