Law and Public  Safety

The course focuses on the history of law and legal systems in the United States.  Students will learn the importance of personal health and safety in the field associated with law and public safety.  They will be introduced to the emergency services found in local communities.  Additionally, students will focus on corrections in the state of Mississippi, studying specifically how jails and prisons function.  The course offers students the opportunity to examine all areas of the military and the professions associated with each.  Students will learn about emergency management and workplace skills and will have meaningful, relevant job-shadowing experiences with professionals.