Summer
Pre-College
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
When Tom spent two
weeks of his summer
at Marist’s campus in
New York, he lived in
a dorm, took a class in
Criminal Justice, and
traveled to Albany,
New York to meet
members of the FBI.
But Tom is, in fact, not
a college student; Tom
attended the Summer
Pre-College program
before he even began
his senior year of high
school.
Is it really possible to have a safe and orderly society and protect individual rights
and freedom? Does the court system provide equal justice for everyone? Can the
police really keep our streets safe? Marist’s Pre-College Criminal Justice Program
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and
talented faculty, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
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It all starts with policing where the law is honored and protected. Our court
processes determine if and what punishment is warranted. A diverse system of
corrections carries out the courts’ sanctions. While exploring these topics, students
will visit various law enforcement agencies such as local and state police, county
courts, district attorney offices, and a correctional facility. Students will get a
chance to connect with Marist graduates in the Criminal Justice field, a first-hand
look at Police Academy training, visit the FBI Offices in Albany, test their skill
with a firearms training simulator (FTS),
and even a demonstration from a K-9
Unit. This course will strengthen your
position as an informed citizen who
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understands personal rights and how to
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maintain a just and orderly society.
The New York campus offers one of the most scenic settings
in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Criminal Justice Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Learn about the systems and systematic relationships
within Criminal Justice
Attend sessions on site at local, state and federal agencies
Begin your own network of peer and professional in the
Criminal Justice field
Develop an individual specialty project for deeper study
Meet professionals in all areas of Criminal Justice
Upon successful completion of this course students
will earn three credits for the Marist College course
CRJU 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice which is the
perquisite for all other courses in the Criminal Justice
major at Marist and in many programs at other colleges.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the industry
from professionals who could become
their professors if they attend Marist
as undergraduate students
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college-life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume (and
their career) by attending a 3-credit
college class before they finish high
school. They also have the opportunity
to network with industry professionals
and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.