ABOUT US
The Criminal Justice Program dual credit courses provide students with knowledge and experiences related to a variety of criminal justice careers and many aspects of the law, law enforcement, and corrections.  All courses include lectures, guest speakers, field trips, observations, internships, and hands-on exercises.

FOCUS AREA

• Crime Statistics

• Law Enforcement

• Operations and Investigations

• Community Policing

• Judicial System

• Sentencing and Probation

• Parole and Re-entry Programs

• Corrections

• Investigation Process

• Juvenile Justice System

COURSE SEQUENCE
Instructor:
Dr. Lisa Snow, Retired, Assistant Chief of Police
lisa.snow@psd150.org

Intro to the Criminal Justice System
3 Credit Units
Junior or Senior Year / AM & PM Blocks
Criminal justice system with an overview of educational and career opportunities in the field.

Intro to Police Operations
3 Credit Units
Junior or Senior Year / AM & PM Blocks
Police history, operations, and procedures.

Intro to Corrections
3 Credit Units
Junior or Senior Year / AM & PM Blocks
Corrections area of the criminal justice system.

Intro to Investigations
3 Credit Units
Junior or Senior Year / AM & PM Blocks
Investigations within the criminal justice system.

CREDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Basic Crisis Intervention (NOVA)

• First Aid/CPR Certification

  
  

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Law Enforcement: Police Officer

• FBI Agent Homeland Security

• Corrections Officer

• Legal System: Paralegal / Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Judge

• Investigation/Forensic Science

• Intelligence Analyst

• Cybersecurity Specialist

• Security