Intro to Criminal Justice

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CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer students entering grades 10 - 12 an opportunity to explore the criminal justice system. In this course students will examine the history of the criminal justice system; differentiate between the roles and functions of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; apply professional principles as law enforcement officers; determine modern police functions and policies from a historical perspective; identify the role of law enforcement officers in American society; describe how professionalism, ethics, and moral standards relate to a law enforcement career, apply principles of critical thinking, decision - making, and problem solving, and distinguish between "ministerial" and "discretionary" duties.

Requirements

Students must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior

Academy Information

504 - 900 Intro to Criminal Justice
Format: Online
Dates & Times: August 23 - December 10, 2027 | Online

Course Descriptions

504 - 900 Intro to Criminal Justice| 3 credits

This course provides an overview of the history, function and roles of the modern criminal justice system. Learners are introduced to the structure of local, state and federal law enforcement and non - law enforcement agencies within the system along with duties and responsibilities of each. Learners discover career paths within the CJ system, specialized positions, community resources, and professional standards in law enforcement. They also explore and interpret current scholarly research, data and trends in the criminal justice system.

Just the Facts

Fall 2027
3 Credit High School Academy

Registration Status
Upcoming

Academy Dates
August 23 - December 10, 2027

Days of The Week
Online

Times
Online

Classroom Location
Online

Registration for this academy is upcoming.

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