Law and Public Service Courses
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT7520 fall PEIMS: 13029200
CT7520D spring – Dual Credit
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
QP - 10 (spring semester only)
Lake Highlands High School and Richardson High School ONLY
This course introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency services. Components of the course include safety, legal responsibilities, interagency cooperation, philosophical development of criminal law, roles of the professional, roles and functions of courts systems, roles and functions of the correctional system, and roles and functions of private security agencies and fire protection services.
Law Enforcement I
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT7521 PEIMS: 13029300
CT7521D - Dual Credit
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
QP - 10 (Dual Credit only)
Lake Highlands High School ONLY
Law Enforcement I is designed as a study of the history and philosophy of criminal justice and its ethical considerations. Crime is defined. Its nature and impact are explored. Instruction includes an overview of the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the court systems, a study of prosecution and defense, trial processes, and corrections and penal systems. This course can be part of a Tech-Prep coherent sequence in Criminal Justice with appropriate approval.
Law Enforcement II
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT7522 PEIMS: 13029400
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I
Endorsement: PS, Multi
Advanced course
Lake Highlands High School ONLY
This course is a continuation of Law Enforcement I featuring the following components; use of telecommunication (911 emergency communications) equipment, testimony presentations, anger management techniques, domestic violence, civil law enforcement, alcohol and beverage laws, crowd management, transportation, motor vehicle accidents, managing explosives, infrastructure protection, and new emerging technologies in law enforcement.
Correctional Services
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT7523 PEIMS: 13029700
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS, Multi
Advanced course
In Correctional Services, students prepare for certification required for employment as a municipal, county, state, or federal correctional officer. Students will learn the role and responsibilities of a county or municipal correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws of municipal, county, state, or federal facilities; and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as used in the municipal, county, state, or federal correctional setting. Students will analyze rehabilitation and alternatives to institutionalization for inmates.
Correctional Services Dual Credit
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT7523 D PEIMS: 13029700
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS, Multi
Advanced course
Students will receive 3 college credit hours for CRIJ 2313 from Dallas College upon successful completion of this course.
Students in our Criminal Justice P-TECH program will take this college level course which covers a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues.
Forensic Science
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: CT4404 PEIMS: 13029500
WT4404 RHS Magnet
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry
Endorsement: PS, STEM, Multi
Advanced course
Forensic Science uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Components of this course include critical thinking skills, safety, systematic investigations, laboratory procedures, fingerprinting, DNA testing, ballistic and bullet marks, anthropology, decomposition, serology and toxicology tests. This course can count as an advanced science credit.
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2 – full year
RISD: CT7525 PEIMS: 13030100
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I or II
Endorsement: PS, Multi
Advanced course
Lake Highlands High School ONLY
This is an occupationally designed course whereby students in either an on-the-job training experience, or in a specific laboratory training area on site whereby students learn the functions, safety, application of tools, equipment, and technologies in the specific fields of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security. Students may be enrolled in paid or non-paid on-the-job training experiences, as well as non-paid internships in the various related industries.
Political Science I
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: WT7318 PEIMS: 13018300
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
Richardson High School Magnet ONLY
This course introduces students to foundations of governmental functions and career opportunities within the United States. Components of the course include history of major political ideas and form of government, rights guaranteed by the US constitution, personal and civic responsibilities, voluntary participation in a democratic society, government and culture, government and geography, and comparisons between state and national governmental bodies.
Court Systems and Practices
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: WT7056 PEIMS: 13029600
CT7056D - Dual Credit LHHS only
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
Advanced Course (Dual Credit ONLY)
QP - 10 (Dual Credit ONLY)
Lake Highlands High School and Richardson High School Magnet ONLY
Court Systems and Practices is an overview of the State and Federal court systems. This course identifies the roles of courtroom participants, the trial process from pre-trial to sentencing, and examines the rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal proceedings.
Legal Research and Writing
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 – full year
RISD: WT7058 PEIMS: N1303014
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
Richardson High School Magnet ONLY
This course is designed to teach students various approaches to utilizing legal resources and how to present findings in a professional written format. Legal Research and Writing emphasizes legal problem solving, analytical methods, research strategies and techniques, and effective predictive and persuasive communication.
Advanced Legal Skills in Professions
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2 – full year
RISD: WT77059 PEIMS: N1303016
Prerequisite: None
Endorsement: PS
Richardson High School ONLY
This course contains the curriculum necessary to complete the pre-licensure education requirements of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) to obtain a real estate salesperson license.
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Dual Credit
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 2 - full year
RISD: CT7525D PEIMS: 13030100
Prerequisite:
Endorsement: PS
QP - 10
Lake Highlands High School ONLY
Students who complete this course may not take Practicum in Law Public Safety and Security (2) CT7525.
(Upon successful completion of this course, the student will receive both RISD credit for graduation and 6 college credits from Dallas College.)
Practicum in Law Dual Credit is comprised of two college level courses in conjunction with Richland College. Fall semester is CJSA 1330 Cybercrimes which is an introduction to cybercrime. Topics include specific laws, investigative techniques, and criminological theories applicable to computer crime. Spring semester is CJSA 2334 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice. This course is a series of lectures and class participation exercises presenting selected topics currently confronting criminal justice personnel and the public they serve.
This is an occupationally designed course whereby students in either an on-the-job training experience, or in a specific laboratory training area on site learn the functions, safety, application of tools, equipment, and technologies in the specific fields of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security. Students may be enrolled in paid or non-paid on-the-job training experiences, as well as non-paid internships in the various related industries.