Law & Public Safety

Overview

 

Courses in the Law & Public Safety category introduce students to careers that protect and serve communities, including law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency response, and legal services. These courses combine foundational knowledge with real-world scenarios to help students explore the systems and skills that support public safety and justice.

 

Students learn about the structure of the legal system, criminal behavior, investigative procedures, and ethical decision-making. Through case studies, simulations, and career exploration, they gain a deeper understanding of how laws are enforced, how justice is administered, and how public safety professionals make a difference in society. These courses are ideal for students interested in law, forensics, security, or service-oriented careers.

Careers in Criminal Justice

Have you ever wondered what steps take place as people as they move through the court system? The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires dedicated people willing to pursue equal justice for all. Explore different career choices and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order.

 

Duration
2 Semesters

Criminal Justice Operations I

Essential Elective

Explore the fields of law enforcement, the court system, and the correctional system. You will acquire technical skill proficiency, industry knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, general employability skills, and occupation-specific skills needed in all aspects of law, public safety, and security careers. This course provides elective credit. Due to the nature of criminal justice, the material can be graphic.

Duration
2 Semesters

Criminology

Do you ever wonder about the people who commit crimes? Why do they do it and how are these cases investigated, solved, prosecuted and punished? From the theories behind criminal activity to the various types of crime, law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and the corrections process, you’ll take a deep dive into the study of crime. You’ll discover the intriguing aspects of this fascinating field and explore the many related career options.

Duration
1 Semester