Criminal Justice I
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.
Course Sequences
A combination of this course and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses, is a concentration sequence. Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses based on their career pathways. A program completer is a student who has met the requirements for a CTE concentration sequence and all other requirements for high school graduation or an approved alternative education program.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)
- Certified Emergency Telecommunicator Examination
- College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+)
- Criminal Justice Assessment
- Customer Service Examination
- Customer Service Specialist (CSS) Examination
- Legal Services Assessment
- National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Security and Protective Services Assessment
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Correction Services |
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| Emergency and Fire Management Services |
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| Law Enforcement Services |
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| Legal Services |
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| Security and Protective Services |
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