Criminal Justice (Off-Campus)
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Students in this Career Academy learn about the history of law and order in the United States while exploring major case law and how it effects the current criminal justice system. Students learn interview and interrogation methods and tactics, as well understanding the roles in probation, parole and community corrections. Students use a 911 simulated dispatching system and learn about patrol operations, conducting investigations, K-9 units, drug enforcement and SWAT operations.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$36,960 - $146,580
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Police Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Customs & Border Protection Officer
- Crime Scene Technician
- Bailiffs
- Criminal Investigator
- Forensic Specialist
- Private Investigator
- Law Clerk
- Judge
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequences you see below are suggestions of what your student could take within this pathway. Please refer to your guidance counselor and the Indiana Graduation Pathways when selecting your classes to ensure you will have correct classes to graduate.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes. Off Campus pathways will leave students with 3 additional class selections to choose from at their home school. Capstone classes take the place of 3 classes and are optional.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- English 10
- Geometry or Algebra II
- Science
- World History (Advanced Placement option)
- Health/Financial Literacy
- Elective
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Principles of Criminal Justice
- Law Enforcement Fundamentals
- Corrections & Cultural Awareness
- English 11 (Advanced Placement/Dual Credit Option)
- Math
- US History (Dual Credit Option)
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- English 12 (Advanced Placement option)
- Math (Advanced Placement/ Dual Credit option)
- Government/ Economics
with
- Capstone (optional)
OR
- Science
- 3 Electives
CAPSTONE OPTIONS
A capstone is a culminating course, project or internship that uses the knowledge and skills learned in a Pathway, typically done during senior year. We have several options:
- Criminal Justice Capstone
- Cooperative Education - approximately 5 hours per week of employability skills school-based instruction with minimum 15 hours per week on-the-job training
- Work-Based Learning Capstone - must have completed pre-requisite and work 75 hours per credit per semester