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  • Criminal Justice: Video Overview

    Grade Level: 11, 12

    Credits: 3 per year (1.5 per semester)   

    Location: NEWTech Rm. 139

    Duration: 1080 Hours: 540 hours (year-long) with an optional second year 540-hour course available

    Program Description: This course prepares students for a career in public and private investigative fields through improving  decision-making skills and devloping an understanding for the criminal justice system.

    In class, students learn the process of investigating crimes, making traffic stops, law, defense tactics, and physical endurance. The class focuses on academic, technical skills, physical training, and employability practices. 

    Syllabus: 2022-2023 Criminal Justice Syllabus

    2021-22 Orientation Video

    Program Uniform Information

    High School Credit Equivalencies: None

    Prerequisite(s):
    Year One Course -
    Junior or Senior standing             
    Year Two Course -
    B or better in Year 1 course and instructor's approval

    Certifications: First Aid/CPR, National Incident Management System, and Incident Command   

    Careers in this field:

    • Police officer
    • Lawyer
    • Paralegal
    • Military
    • Correctional Officer
    • Probation Officer
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Criminal Justice Traffic Stop Demo