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