Level 1 Courses 

PRINCIPLES OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY

Course: 1690

Course Key:   PRINLPCS Credit: 1

Service ID:     13029200 Grade: 9, 10

Prerequisite: None

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, protective services, and corrections.

Programs of Study: Law Enforcement, and Legal Studies 

Level 2 Courses 

LAW ENFORCEMENT 1

Course: 1691

Course Key:   LAWENF1 Credit: 1

Service ID:     13029300 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Law Enforcement I is an overview of 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.

Program of Study: Law Enforcement 

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

Course: 1692

Course Key:   CRINVEST Credit: 1

Service ID:     13029550 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Criminal Investigation is a course that introduces students to the profession of criminal investigations. Students will understand the basic functions of criminal investigations and procedures and will learn how to investigate or follow up during investigations. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to a criminal investigation, crime scene processing, evidence collection, fingerprinting, and courtroom presentation. Through case studies and simulated crime scenes, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprint analysis, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, drugs, tool marks, firearms and ammunition, blood spatter, digital evidence, and other types of evidence.

Program of Study: Law Enforcement 

COURT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES

Course: 1695

Course Key:   COURTSP Credit: 1

Service ID:     13029600 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I or Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Court Systems and Practices is an overview of the federal and state court systems.  The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence.  Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and Interrogations.  This course will provide students with practical legal application opportunities through motion practice, brief writing, oral arguments, moot court and mock trials.

Program of Study: Legal Studies 

BUSINESS LAW

Course: 1620

Course Key:   BUSLAW Credit: 1

Service ID:     13011700 Grade: 10, 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance or Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Business Law is designed for students to analyze various aspects of the legal environment, including ethics, the judicial system, contracts, personal property, sales, negotiable instruments, agency and employment, business organization, risk management, and real property.  **Students will visit the Travis County Courthouse and County Jail and learn about/participate in the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition.

Programs of Study: Business Management, Legal Studies, and Real Estate 

Level 3 Courses 

COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH

Course: 1548

Course Key:   COUNSMH Credit: 1

Service ID:     13024600 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: None 

In Counseling and Mental Health, students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations on their actions and responsibilities, and the implications of their actions. Students understand how professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on the acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.

Programs of Study: Law Enforcement 

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY 

Course: 1575

Course Key:   FORENSPSY Credit: 1

Service ID:     N1303012 Grade: 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisites: Law Enforcement I and Psychology

Forensic psychology is found at the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system. It involves understanding criminal law in the relevant jurisdictions in order to be able to interact within the criminal justice system. It utilizes and applies basic skills developed in psychology and criminal scenarios resulting in a structured and scientific approach to investigative analysis; thereby, enabling police and law enforcement officials to predict criminal activity via scientific analysis rather than intuition. Students will learn basic structured psychological investigative techniques in question building, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection methodology, research methods, statistical analysis and probability forecasting. 

Program of Study: Law Enforcement 

ADVANCED LEGAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONS HONORS 

Course: 1574

Course Key:   ADVLSP Credit: 1

Service ID:     N1303016 Grade: 11, 12

Recommended Prerequisite: Court Systems and Practices, Business Law, or Debate

Advanced Legal Systems and Professions provides students with a foundation to understand the basic mechanics of the U.S. legal system. Building on prior instruction in constitutional issues and the basics of American court systems, this course provides insight into the practical application of the law, as well as civil and criminal procedure, giving students a hands-on opportunity to experience a variety of legal professions. Students will gain an understanding of the attorney-client relationship and the importance of confidentiality, discovery, pretrial motions, jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations, proper use of objections and the rules of evidence, and closing arguments. By conducting elements of a full trial in a mock setting, students will also increase their ability to extemporize appropriately by thinking on their feet. Students will learn how to evaluate a set of facts and mold it into a coherent trial strategy, learning trial practice from the ground floor. 

Program of Study: Legal Studies

Level 4 Courses 

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Course: 1326

Course Key:   FORENSCI Credit: 1

Service ID:     13029500 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: One credit in Biology, one credit in Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), or Physics 

Recommended Prerequisite: Any Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Career Cluster course

Forensic Science is a course that introduces students to the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students will learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students will also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science. Scientific methods of investigation can be experimental, descriptive, or comparative. The method chosen should be appropriate to the question being asked. Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program. Note: This course satisfies an advanced science credit.

Programs of Study: Law Enforcement, and Legal Studies 

PRACTICUM IN LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY - HONORS

Course: 1694

Course Key:   PRACLPS1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     13030100 Grade: 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of  two or more credits, including the completion of one or more advanced (Level 3 or 4) , in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in either the Law Enforcement or Legal Studies Program of Study

The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations. NOTE: This course is double-blocked.   Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

Programs of Study: Law Enforcement, and Legal Studies 

CAREER PREPARATION for PROGRAM OF STUDY

Course: 1553

Course Key:   CPPS1 Credit: 2

Service ID:     12701121 Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of two or more credits in CTE courses that are part of a coherent sequence of courses in the same CTE Program of Study.

Career Preparation I provide opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that aligns directly with their selected CTE Program of Study and combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace. Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. NOTE: This course is double blocked, 1 class period, 1 work off-campus period.  Please review the LTHS Practicum and Career Prep Handbook before selecting a practicum or career prep course.

Programs of Study: Accounting and Financial Services, Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems, Agriculture Business, Leadership, and Communications, Animal Science, Architectural Drafting and Design, Biomedical Science, Business Management, Cybersecurity, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, Digital Communications, Engineering Foundations, Entrepreneurship, Environmental and Natural Resources, Exercise Science, Wellness, and Restoration, Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Law Enforcement, Legal Studies, Lodging and Resort Management, Manufacturing Technology, Marketing and Sales, Plant Science, Programming and Software Development, Real Estate, Robotics and Automation Technology, Teaching and Training, and Travel, Tourism, and Attractions