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The Criminal Justice course is offered during morning and afternoon College Express. The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in law enforcement. Law enforcement deals with the safety and well being of citizens by enforcing statues, laws and regulations. Duties vary widely, but in most jurisdictions, law enforcement officers will also spend considerable time writing reports and maintaining records that are needed when legal actions require them to testify in court. General law enforcement duties may include directing traffic, investigating crime, giving first aid to an accident victim, patrolling a designated area to prevent crime or assisting a community with it’s own crime prevention endeavors.
Individuals with training in criminal justice could find jobs as a police officer, correctional oficer, or private security. They could work within a police department, security agency or correction facility.
Students enrolled in Criminal justice can earn college credit during high school and will take the following classes if they complete both years of the program.
Criminal Justice* Courses Offered
*This course requires students meet testing criteria. Please see your school counselor for specifics.
| Course | Semester | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRIM 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice | Fall 2025 | 3 | This course traces the historical development of the relationship between law enforcement and society through the exploration of patterns of crime, the impact crimes has on society, and the relationship between criminal justice organizations and the community. Student will develop a working knowledge of the functions of the course, police and corrections. |
| CRIM 204 Criminology | Spring 2026 | 3 | Criminology traces the theoretical development of how criminologists study crime and criminal behavior. Criminologists research the relationship between the development of criminal legislation and the relationship between the criminal justice system, the perpetrators, the victims, and the community. |
| CRIM 103 Patrol Techniques | Fall 2024 | 3 | Students will learn the organization and function of patrols and their methods, skills, and equipment. |
| CRIM 105 Introduction to Corrections | Spring 2025 | 3 | Introduction to Corrections traces the theoretical development of the penal system and how the criminal justice system and society deal with crime and punishment. Introduction to Corrections demonstrates how race and socio-economics problems can impact the correctional system. Research displays a change in policy from the goal of rehabilitation in the 1970's to the primacy of crime control goals in the 1980's. Introductions to Corrections will allow students to analyze the working comprehension of corrections from incarceration to community supervision. |