Criminal Justice I

High School Credits:1

Course Description - This two-year program provides career exploration in criminal justice and preparation for higher education. Specific areas of studies includes criminal law and investigation, security training, communications, emergency response, crimes, search and seizures, arrests, crimes prevention, court procedure and police operations. Presentations from criminal justice professionals from public and private agencies enhance this program of studies. The second year course is offered for two credits.

Criminal Justice II

Course Description - Criminal Justice II expands on the topics covered in the first level. Theories of criminal behavior and police operations are examined. This course is an in-depth study of crime in America, our courts in action, and law enforcement efforts to deal with crime. The course will look into victimization, due process, and Constitutional laws affecting law enforcement as well as a review of sentencing offenders, parole, prison rehabilitation, and corrections of the 1990's. Included will be a view of other employment careers in private and mechanical security systems as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement. Job shadowing experiences may be available.

Curriculum
Court proceedings • Criminal investigations • Custody procedures
Defensive tactics • Emergency procedures • Firearms training
Guest speakers from local state and federal law enforcement
agencies • Juvenile justice system • Patrol procedures • Physical
training • Police operations • Procedural law • Search and seizure
Theories of criminal behavior • Traffic control • Use of force

Prerequisites
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 • Capability of performing
in a physical training and defensive tactics program • Genuine
interest in pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice field • Parental
permission prior to specific activities • Purchase and wear a law
enforcement uniform on selected days

Colleges/ Universities
Academy graduates interested in Criminal Justice can continue
their studies at a large variety of schools including: Allegany
College • Averett University • Bowie State University • Longwood
University • Marymount University • Northern Virginia Community
College • Piedmont Virginia Community College • Radford
University • Shenandoah University • Virginia Commonwealth
University

Careers
The study of Criminal Justice may lead to these careers:
Corrections Officer • Correctional Technician • Deputy Sheriff
Federal Law Enforcement Agent • Federal/State Inspector
Hotel/Retail/Business Industrial Security Staff • Police Dispatcher
Police Officer • Private Investigator • Security Guard • State
Investigator