Microcredential in
Criminal Justice Fundamentals
Registration is completed with Rockland Community College.
Rockland Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
50 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,950.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Advance your education with this Criminal Justice Fundamentals microcredential. This microcredential is designed for current and future officers seeking required education and a pathway to a degree. You will gain essential knowledge of the penal codes and the fundamentals of the legal process from arrest through sentencing. You will explore critical policing issues and the structure of the court process. You will learn how to effectively communicate in a crisis. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study in one of three associate degree programs and provides foundational knowledge to keep pace and advance.
An online microcredential from Rockland Community College (50 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Rockland Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Criminal Justice Fundamentals Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This Rockland Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Potsdam | General Studies | INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar | Bachelor's | 6 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| University at Buffalo | Liberal Arts | GEN 100 Career Readiness | Bachelor's | 6 | Nov 5, 2025 |
SUNY Potsdam
Major
General Studies
Counts as
INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
6
As of
Feb 8, 2025
University at Buffalo
Major
Liberal Arts
Counts as
GEN 100 Career Readiness
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
6
As of
Nov 5, 2025
Skills covered
Public Safety and Security
Threat Assessment
Emergency Response
Risk Analysis
Policies Responsibilities
Court Processes
Legal System Foundations
Career outlook
Related occupations: Emergency Medical Technician, Security Officer, Dispatcher
Public safety agencies hire certified candidates throughout New York.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
WIOA Individual Training Account (WIOA)
Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding, through your local career center.
Who qualifies: Adults and dislocated workers approved by a New York career center.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.