Law and Public Service Courses

Grade: 9-12                 Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7520 fall       PEIMS: 13029200

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

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.

Grade: 10-12         Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7521        PEIMS: 13029300

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

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.

Grade: 11-12         Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7522       PEIMS: 13029400

Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced course

QP - 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

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.

Grade: 10-12          Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7523        PEIMS: 13029700

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced course

QP - 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

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.

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.

Grade: 11-12         Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7525       PEIMS: 13030100

Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I or II

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced course

QP - 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

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.

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.

Grade: 10-12        Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: WT7056     PEIMS: 13029600

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

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.

Grade: 10-12        Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: WT7058     PEIMS: N1303014

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

QP - 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

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.

Grade: 11-12         Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: WT77059    PEIMS: N1303016

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS

QP - 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

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.