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course description
course description
Introduction to Criminal Justice Careers is a course that focuses on the study of careers in law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. This course will not only focus on careers in the criminal justice system, students will learn the realities of enforcing laws and the apprehension of criminals at the federal, state and local levels. Students will learn about criminal law, investigation, arrests, crime prevention, and court procedure. The course will also discuss and explain the prosecution, disposition and incarceration of those suspected of committing criminal offenses. We will explore landmark legal cases that have impacted criminal and case law. Students will get the chance to interact with guest speakers from law enforcement, corrections, and the court system, who will expose students to the realities of law enforcement as a profession.
20 Week Course - Available to grade 10-12 students
Quarter 3
Quarter 3
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Analyze the parts and functions of the criminal justice system to determine which part is most interesting to me and why.
Demonstrate knowledge of the causes and consequences of crime, in American society; by researching and presenting on a famous criminal case.
Describe the elements of a crime and classify criminal behavior and justify a District Attorney’s decision to charge or not .
Analyze the criminal trial process, the positions and the people in a courtroom; including and during the pretrial, trial, and sentencing phases by taking part in a mock trial.
Quarter 4
Quarter 4
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Analyze current trends in juvenile justice by researching how the juvenile justice system would work for them in different situations.
Compare and contrast between federal, state, and local correctional systems and determine the different methods of rehabilitation that these facilities use by visiting a state or local facility.
Evaluate the career opportunities in the criminal justice system, by examining the duties, pre-requisites, and salary expectations.
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