National & State Certifications
All graduates of the Criminal Justice program receive a Certificate indicating that they have successfully completed the full year training program.
Students also are required to take a comprehensive written and performance test which upon successful completion leads to the issuance of a Pennsylvania Skills Certificate by the State of Pennsylvania. This certificate is recognized by employers as proof that the student has demonstrated competency in both the knowledge and skills necessary for successful entry into their chosen career area.
Students have the opportunity to earn a number of nationally recognized certificates while enrolled in Criminal Justice. These include:- FEMA IS - 100
- FEMA IS - 200
- FEMA IS - 700
- FEMA IS - 800
- PA State Fire Academy HAZMAT Recognition and Identitication
- American Heart Association CPR/AED Healthcare Provider
- American Heart Association First Responder
- APCO Telecommunicator 1
- Office of Homeland Security Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness Level Training
Most students, upon graduation, opt to continue their education at a 2 or 4 year college, or enter the military. While security work does not, at this time, require college at the entry level, most law enforcement and corrections have some requirements, and military experience is encouraged. Successful graduates of Criminal Justice have continued their education at York, Central Penn, McCann, Luzerne, Misericordia, Mansfield, Penn State, I.U.P., HACC, Lycoming, and Bloomsburg Universities. Advanced placement is offered at some colleges, if the student maintained a "B" or better average while enrolled in the Criminal Justice program. Every branch of the service is represented by a SUN Tech alumni.
Student Industry Certifications
Below is list of certifications available to students who complete this program:
- BLS Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
- Certificate of Training - Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness (Pennsylvania State Fire Academy)
- First Responder (Pennsylvania Department of Health)
- Heartsaver AED (American Heart Association)
- Heartsaver CPR (American Heart Association)
- NIMS IS 100 series (Emergency Management Institute)
- NIMS IS 200 series (Emergency Management Institute)
- NIMS IS 700 series (Emergency Management Institute)
- NIMS IS 800 series (Emergency Management Institute)
- Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 (APCO Institute)