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Offered at Liberty Hill & Legacy Ranch High Schools
Overview
Overview
The Law Enforcement program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the development and enforcement of laws by various branches of law enforcement. This program of study includes 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.
Endorsement
Endorsement
Public Service
Career Cluster
Career Cluster
Law and Public Service
Course Offerings
Course Offerings
1st course: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1 credit)
2nd course: Law Enforcement I (1 credit)
3rd course: Law Enforcement II (1 credits)
4th course: Forensic Science (1 credit) and/or
Practicum of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (1 credit)
Optional Course: Forensic Psychology (1 credit)
LHISD Course Planning Guides for information including course descriptions and requirements.
Available Industry-Based Certifications
Available Industry-Based Certifications
Students have the opportunity to earn Industry Based Certifications. These certifications help students stand out in interviews, help students gain confidence in a subject area, and give students valuable experience in preparing for the level of rigor required for industry certification exams they may face in the future.
Postsecondary Opportunities
Postsecondary Opportunities
Apprenticeship:
Security Specialist
Associate Degrees:
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement
Bachelor’s Degrees:
Forensic Science
Criminal Justice
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees:
Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Additional Certifications/Licenses:
Jailer - Basic County Corrections
Basic Telecommunicator
Law Enforcement occupations
Law Enforcement occupations
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