Criminal Justice 1

Grades: 10, 11, 12

Credit: one

Course Code: 870226

Criminal Justice 1 Course Description:

This course is designed for students who are considering a career in criminal justice. The course prepares students for career opportunities within the criminal justice system as well as entrance into institutions of higher learning. Specific areas of training will be provided in criminal law and investigation, security training, communications, emergency response, crimes, search and seizures, arrests, crime prevention, court procedure, and police operations. The program is structured to give students a strong academic background with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of a career in any of the cited fields. In addition, experts from various agencies provide in-depth information and experiences. Skills USA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Criminal Justice 2

Grades: 11, 12

Credit: two

Course Code: 870327

Prerequisite: Criminal Justice 1

Criminal Justice 2 Course Description:

This course is an in-depth study of crime in America, United States' courts in action, and law enforcement efforts to deal with crime. The course will look into victimization, due process, and Constitutional laws affecting law enforcement as well as a review of sentencing offenders, parole, prison rehabilitation, and corrections of the 1990s. Included will be a view of other employment careers in private and mechanical security systems as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement. A major component of level 2 will include the work-experience component, i.e., shadowing, mentorship, etc. Skills USA, the co-curricular student organization, offers opportunities in leadership, community, and competitive events.

• Industry certification may be available as part of this course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Course Topics:

• Court Proceedings
• Criminal Investigations
• Custody Procedures
• Emergency Procedures
• Juvenile Justice System
• Patrol Procedures
• Police Operations
• Search and Seizure
• Theories of Criminal Behavior
• Traffic Control
• Use of Force
• Guest Speakers from Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies

Career Pathways:

• Correction Officer
• Deputy Sheriff
• Federal Law Enforcement Agent
• Federal/State Inspector
• Hotel/Retail/Business Security
• Industrial/National Security
• Police Cadet
• Police Dispatcher
• Police Officer
• Private Investigator
• Security Guard
• State Investigator
• Attorney
• Probation Officer
• Game Warden