Criminal Justice

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PATHWAY

The Criminal Justice Pathway is a great program for students interested in careers within the criminal justice system including law enforcement, the court system and corrections.

Learn about the wide range of career opportunities within the Criminal Justice system. Receive hands on training in law enforcement techniques and procedures.

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

GRADES: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): NONE

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, MCPS Program of Studies 43 2021-2022 databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities. Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, emerging technologies, and career opportunities related to the information technology field. *This course may be offered in a dual enrollment format depending upon student requests and teacher availability. Students may use the skills learned to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in one or more of the core programs.

ADVANCED COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

GRADES: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through advanced integrated software applications, including printed, electronic, and Web publications. Students work individually and in groups to explore advanced computer maintenance activities, website development, programming, networking, emerging technology, and employability skills. Students enhance computer information technology skills through the use of advanced integrated applications to create documents, publications, and websites including complex graphs, customized reports, and multimedia presentations. In addition to implementing programming and executing network activities, students also will practice the maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of systems; legal and ethical issues are explored; preparation is given for industry certifications; and employability skills are developed. Students may use the skills learned to become a certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) in one or more of the core programs.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE I

GRADES: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):

Credit: 1 ELECTIVE

Students are introduced to law, public safety, corrections, and security practices. Students examine contemporary issues in the criminal justice system and explore crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, court procedures, policing, and juvenile justice. This course provides a foundation for careers as lawyers, as forensics specialists, and as law enforcement and corrections officers.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE II (YEAR-LONG CLASS)

GRADES: 12

Prerequisite(s):CRIMINAL JUSTICE I

Credits: 2 ELECTIVE

Students apply knowledge learned in Criminal Justice I through practical scenarios involving crime scene investigation, criminal investigation, and crisis intervention. Students explore trends 3 in in correctional standards and in identifying and preventing terror threats. This course prepares students for careers as lawyers, forensics specialists, and law enforcement and corrections officers.