If you . . . 

• think that working for JUSTICE in our communities and society is important . . . 

• want to HELP people and  PROTECT and DEFEND those who have been harmed . . .  

• are interested in the career fields of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Law, or Emergency Management . . . 

• are interested in contemporary debates about Crime Trends, Policing Reform, Criminal Procedures, Sentencing and Incarceration, and many other critical topics . . . 

• want to engage in experiential learning, role-playing simulations, and other activities where you develop your ability to lead others, as well as work as part of a team . . . 

Then this Career Pathway is for YOU!

 If you have any questions about the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and Leadership (CJLE) program at Seneca Valley, please email Mr. Weisberg at matthew.weisberg@mcpsmd.net.

Eligibility

There are NO prior course prerequisites for enrolling and registering in the Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement (CJLE) career program. 

• For current Seneca Valley HS students: 

  • • • All rising 9th-11th (current 8th-10th) grade students are eligible and invited to enroll for next school year (2024-25)

• For current Upcounty (specifically, Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Magruder, Northwest, Poolesville, Quince Orchard, and Watkins Mill) students:

  • • • All rising 11th (current 10th) grade students are eligible and invited to enroll for next school year (2024-25)

      • To apply, click on "Grade 10" of the MCPS Upper Grade Application page. The application window for Part-time Regional students is from Oct 7, 2024 - Nov 1, 2024. So make sure to get your application in TODAY!

      • For those interested in learning more, please come to our OPEN HOUSE on Oct 9, 2024 at Seneca Valley High School from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. (No reservations or RSVP needed- just show up! Email Matthew Weisberg, matthew_weisberg@mcpsmd.org with any questions)

      • For more information specific to the Regional Part-Time Program, click this link to learn more.

• (For current MCPS students at other MCPS High schools not listed above--contact Dan Murphy, daniel_j_murphy@mcpsmd.org to find out more about the program at Thomas Edison HS)