Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Local Code: 9630

PEIMS: 13029200 Credit 1.0 Course: Level 1

Description:  Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, protective services, and corrections.

Law Enforcement I

Local Code: 9680 

PEIMS: 13029300 Credit 1.0 Course: Level 2

Description:  Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.

Law Enforcement II

Local Code: 9699

PEIMS: 13029400 Credit 1.0 Course: Level 3

Description:  Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony.

Forensic Science

Local Code: 9679

PEIMS: 13029500 Credit 2.0 Course: Level 4

Description:  Forensic Science Course Code: 13029500 Course Abbreviation: FORENSCI Credit: 1 Level: 4 Prerequisite: One credit in biology, one credit in chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), or physics Corequisite: None Recommended Prerequisite: None Recommended Corequisite: None Forensic Science is a survey course that introduces students to the application of science to law. Students learn terminology and procedures related to the collection and examination of physical evidence using scientific processes performed in a field or laboratory setting. Students also learn the history and the legal aspects of forensic science. Note: This course satisfies a high school science graduation requirement.

aged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.