

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 | |
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Math | Algebra I / | Geometry / | Algebra II / | PreCalculus/ |
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*/ | 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
