Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement, Pre-Law, Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation
Law Enforcement
Certifications offered*
CPR
Security Officer Certification
*Certifications dependent on passing exam scores and may depend on date of birth
24-25 Course Fees:
Year 1- $75
Year 2- $75/year OR Internship- $190/year
*Subject to change*
2-Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (recommended & preferred):
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Courses offered at LaGrone:
Year 1:
Law Enforcement I (Fall semester) (1 credit)
Law Enforcement II (Spring semester) (1 credit)
Year 2 Options:
Practicum in Law: Public Safety, Corrections & Security (full year) (2 credits)
Practicum in Law Internship (full year) (2 credits) (by application only)
Knowledge and skills learned
Search & rescue
Defensive tactics
CPR, Stop the Bleed and trauma treatment
Use of force training
Surveillance and intelligence gathering
Ethics & professionalism
Program Testimonials
"In my opinion, Law Enforcement is one of the most engaging classes at LaGrone. I originally joined the class with the intention to learn about my rights, but I’ve learned so much more than that. Thanks to my experiences with the teacher, Mrs. King, I have been inspired to follow a career in Law Enforcement."
-LaGrone Student
"I would say that this class is life changing. You learn many things like how to handcuff, the laws, how to do CPR, etc."
-LaGrone Student
"If this is really the career that you want to follow, it is a great way to get right into it. My teacher is the best at her job and she really cares about all her students."
-LaGrone Student
"Law Enforcement is not for weak-hearted people. Every day is different and we talk about law enforcement related things. Sometimes it’s a tough day, and other times we’re having the time of our lives. I enjoy being in law enforcement because it’s like having another family."
-LaGrone Student
Pre-Law
24-25 Course Fees:
Year 1 $20
Year 2 $30
*Subject to change*
1- or 2-Year Program | Available for 11th & 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (preferred):
Principles of Law
Courses offered at LaGrone:
Year 1:
Practicum in Law: Court Systems & Practices (1 credit)
Year 2:
Pre-Law Internship (2 credits) (by application only)
Knowledge and skills learned
Courtroom roles and responsibilities
Court system / U.S. Constitution relationship
Off-campus courthouse internship opportunities in second year
Program Testimonials
"If you are interested in law, take this class. This is a good way to decide if you want to major in law or not. Mr. Reyes is an amazing teacher; he cares about his students' well-being, and he’s funny."
-LaGrone Student
"Mr. Reyes is the best teacher you can get!"
-LaGrone Student
Forensic Science
24-25 Course Fees: $60/semester
*Subject to change*
1-Semester Program
Available for 11th or 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisites (required):
Biology
Chemistry
Courses offered at LaGrone:
Forensic Science (1 semester) (1 full science credit)
*Often taken in combination with Criminal Investigation, but not required
Knowledge and skills learned
Firearms & tool marks
Serology/DNA analysis
Hair & fiber analysis
Drugs & toxicology
Forensic pathology/anthropology
Hands-on laboratory techniques
Criminal Investigation
24-25 Course Fees: $20/semester
*Subject to change*
1-Semester Program
Available for 11th or 12th Grade
Home campus prerequisite (preferred):
Principles of Law
Courses offered at LaGrone:
Criminal Investigation (1 semester) (1 credit)
*Often taken in combination with Forensic Science, but not required
Knowledge and skills learned
Crime scene processing
Evidence collection
Fingerprinting
Blood spatter
Interview & interrogation
Courtroom evidence presentation
Professionalism & ethics
Program Testimonials
"We learn things like fingerprinting, crime sketching, photographing the crime scenes, etc. The teacher, Mr. Peterson, is a nice and caring teacher who is always cracking jokes, making his student laugh, and is always willing to help his students."
-LaGrone Student
"Criminal Investigation is filled with so many projects and cool assignments such as crime scene maps, finger printing and many more fun activities. Mr. Peterson is a funny teacher and makes sure all the assignments are hands-on so we can learn the information in an exciting way."
-LaGrone Student