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Criminal Justice Academy

From the courtroom to the crime lab and beyond, the Criminal Justice Academy will prepare you for a career in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

Want to know what really goes into a criminal investigation? Interested in learning how an attorney prepares for a trial? How do DNA labs work? The Criminal Justice Academy will show you the inner workings of the criminal justice system, including an examination of the psychology, science, ethics and techniques that underpin law enforcement. Whether you’re interested in majoring in pre-law and going to law school, becoming a police officer or private security professional, or working on the scientific end of criminal investigations, the Criminal Justice Academy will help you get started in this most exciting field.

College credits:15—18 plus any additional credits earned through AP or college-level coursesField work:100-hour immersive field experience including opportunities for training with law enforcement, fire and/or public safety, and the legal systemCareer paths:Law, Public Safety, Forensics, Investigative Work

Criminal Justice topics include:

  • Criminal justice

  • Law enforcement

  • Forensics

  • Legal system

  • Public safety

Learn the inner workings of the Criminal Justice System.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY - SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Math

Algebra I /
Geometry

Geometry /
Algebra II

Algebra II /
PreCalculus

PreCalculus/
Calculus

English

English 9

English 10

English 11

English 12

Social Studies

World History

United States History I

United States History II

AP Psychology*

Science

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Physical Education

Physical Education 9

Physical Education 10

Physical Education 11

Physical Education 12

World Language

Spanish I

Spanish II

Spanish III

Open Elective

Elective

Introduction to Criminal Justice*/
Forensic Science*

Introduction to Sociology H/DC*

Criminal Justice System H/DC*

Business Law H/DC*

Elective

Personal Finance

Visual and Performing Arts Requirement

American Government H/DC*

*Bolded courses are required academy courses 


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