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Criminal Justice and
First Response


Closer than you think!
Program offered at:
Altoona | Capital Region | Lancaster
Program length:  21 months
Total credits:       119 credits
Graduates earn an Associate in Specialized Business Degree 
 
WHERE ARE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS WORKING?*
» 53% State prisons
» 40% Regional jails
» 7% Federal penitentiaries
PENNSYLVANIA JOB OUTLOOK*
  • Employment of security guards in Pennsylvania is expected to grow
  • Increased public concern about crime will heighten the need for security and stimulate employment growth

Criminal Justice and First Response Program Overview

The exciting and essential criminal justice and first response field offers many career paths. From Emergency Medical Technicians responding to traffic accidents to the Juvenile corrections officer working in shelters or treatment centers, criminal justice personnel are vital to our everyday quality of life.

A career in criminal justice can provide a variety of employment settings. Many work for corporate security companies protecting and patrolling businesses and events. Additional career opportunities might include correctional officers, probation and parole officers, and police operations.

A day in the life of criminal justice professionals could involve tasks ranging from report writing, processing a crime scene, participating in criminal investigations and performing aggression management techniques.

With training from YTI you could be ready for employment in the field of Criminal Justice in as few as 21 months.

What will I study?

Career Success Seminar
Communications for Criminal Justice
Introduction to Forensics
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Criminal Law
Mathematics for Criminal Justice
Introduction to Corrections
Juvenile Justice & Delinquency
Police Operations
Report Writing
Introduction to Probation and Parole
Practical Applications in CJ&FR

Criminal Evidence
Victimology
Introduction to Private Security Operations
Criminal Investigations
Criminology
Drugs and Alcohol
Modern Issues
Professional Development
Emergency Medical Technician I/CPR
Principles of Agression Management
Emergency Medical Technician II/EVDT, Haz Mat
Subcultures in Society
Introduction to Terrorism & Homeland Security
Practical Applications in Security Strategies
Externship

What will I learn?

How to investigate a traffic accident
How to process a crime scene
How to perform aggression management techniques
How to use pepper spray / handcuffs / baton
How to evaluate a casualty
How to work in a prison setting
How to work in a corporate security facility
How to conduct a traffic stop
How to work a domestic violence scene
How to work with juveniles (juvenile corrections, shelter facilities and treatment centers)

Wondering about the details?

We know how important information is to planning your education. We are very happy to discuss our current program details with you personally. You can call us anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. You can also click the links below for more information about our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information.

» Altoona Campus Program Details
» Capital Region Campus Program Details
» Lancaster Campus Program Details

If you have questions about Financial Aid , your representative will refer you to our experienced Financial Aid staff, here specifically to help you fund your education.

» Choose a link below for details on our graduation rates, tuition rates, and other important program information:
   Altoona Campus Program Details
   Capital Region Campus Program Details
   Lancaster Campus Program Details

* Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, Pennsylvania Occupational Outlook Handbook, Correctional Officers, on the Internet at http://www.paworkstats.state.pa.us/paooh/6-corr_officer.pdf (visited September 20, 2011).

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I am where I am today because the instructors at YTI gave me a stepping stone for my future.


Jeanne Rupp, YTI Graduate

Why YTI?

» Hands-on Training
» Knowledgeable Instructors
» Many Rewarding Career Options
» Flexible Class Schedules

Why is accreditation important?

YTI must meet rigorous standards set by the accrediting board to maintain a high level of education and quality career training. YTI Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code.

Did you know?

YTI has Advisory Boards comprised of local business professionals that provide valuable input to ensure that our training and program curricula match industry needs.

 

 

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