Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program is a dual credit program can be either a one or two year program dealing with all aspects of the Criminal Justice System, Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security. Courses include Law and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Fundamentals, and Corrections and Cultural Awareness. Students are able to earn their Basic Emergency Telecommunicator Certification.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS WILL STUDY:
The skills needed to maintain law and order
How to protect life and property
The nature of law
The functions of the judicial system
Court proceedings
Crime prevention strategy
Investigative techniques
Procedural aspects of the criminal system
Probation process
Emergency procedures
Patrol procedures
Theories of criminal behavior