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.
Practicum in Law, Public Safety Corrections, and Security
Local Code: 9809
PEIMS: tbd Credit 2.0 Course: Level 4
Description: The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
