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Introduction to Administration of Justice Careers 1,2 (0503, 0504) - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -

Approved Site(s):
	Approved for Crawford and Lincoln High Schools and all schools in the San Diego High Educational Complex. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
Grade Range:
	9–10
Prerequisites:
	None
Course duration:
	Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	Practical Arts

Course Description:
	This course provides an overview of the U.S. criminal justice system and introduces students to career opportunities in the field of law. Topics include the history of law enforcement, philosophic background of the criminal courts, constitutional problems as they relate to the law, and the use of technology in criminal justice. Students learn the job requirements for law-enforcement agents, prosecuting attorneys, and public defenders and have the opportunity to participate in field trips and job shadows in the judicial system.
State Course Code(s):
	8410 - Introduction to Public Safety (Introduction)

Introduction to Administration of Justice Careers 1,2 (0503, 0504) - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -