ABOUT US

Instructor: Dr. Lisa Snow
lisa.snow@psd150.org

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

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
*Every WCTC student has the opportunity to earn Professional certifications
and a Soft Skills High Professional Development Certificate.


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Law Enforcement: Police Officer
FBI Agent Homeland Security
Corrections Officer
Paralegal
Prosecutor
Defense Attorney
Judge
Investigation
Forensic Science
Intelligence Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
Security