CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRIMINAL JUSTICE I 793

1 credit

This course introduces the many concepts unique to our criminal justice system, initially relating to the courts, corrections, and policing areas. Students will receive a general introduction appropriate as a foundation for future study in law, safety, security, government, and public administration. First year students will be introduced to the career pathways related to careers in criminal justice and the legal system. Students will begin to understand the American court system, sentencing, and corrections and the basic principles of the juvenile court system, along with the understanding and importance of ethics in the legal system and ethical responsibilities that apply to specific career clusters. Students will maintain a portfolio specific to criminal justice. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 6 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE II 794

1 credit

This course expounds on the many concepts unique to our criminal justice system, specifically relating to the courts, corrections, and policing areas. Second year students will deeply study career pathways related to careers in criminal justice and the legal system. Students will better understand the American court system, sentencing, and corrections and the basic principles of the juvenile court system, along with understanding the importance of ethics in the legal system and ethical responsibilities that apply to specific career clusters. Students are introduced to the skills necessary for crime scene investigation. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 6 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE III 795

2 credits

Students learn to gather evidence and thoroughly analyze details of a mock crime scene. The students focus and build on analytical, communication, problem-solving skills and evidence-gathering skills. Written skills are critical as well. Students learn to take notes and prepare the formal case reports prosecutors use in court cases. Students learn to combine science aptitude, analytical skills and critical thinking to piece together evidence and testimony. This course enhances students’ knowledge of the history, philosophy and social development of police, courts and corrections in a democratic society. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 6 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IV 796 1 credit

Criminal Justice IV will continue to enhance students’ knowledge of the history, philosophy and social development of police, courts and corrections in a democratic society. Students will learn about police equipment, technology and vehicle operation and police tactical communications. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for expectations 2, 6 and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio