Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-11

Students learn how the law enforcement, legal, and correctional systems interact with each other in the United States. Proficient students will understand the context of local, state, and federal laws, the concepts of crime control and the judicial process, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Criminal Justice I

In this course, current issues will be researched in the context of local, state, and federal laws. Investigative skills will be developed in the areas of drug use, incident documentation and basic crime scene investigation. Students will understand the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade 10-12
• Prerequisite: Criminal Justice II; optional TCAT dual enrollment credit

This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the sciences of criminal investigations. Students will learn terminology and investigation skills related to the crime scene, aspects of criminal behavior, and applications of the scientific inquiry to solve crimes. Students will obtain and analyze evidence through simulated crime scenes and evaluation of case studies. Upon completion of the course students will be able to identify careers in forensic science and criminology, summarize the laws that govern the application of forensic science and draw key connections between the history of the forensic science system and the modern legal system.