Principles Course
Concentrator A
Concentrator B
Capstone
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DC Principles of Criminal Justice
Principles of Criminal Justice covers the purposes, functions, and history of the three primary parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will participate in physical exercise unless medical or physical limitations prevent them from doing so.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes; Credits Offered: 3
DC Law Enforcement Fundamentals
Law Enforcement and Cultural Awareness introduces fundamental law enforcement operations and organization including the evolution of law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels. Students will participate in physical exercise unless medical or physical limitations prevent them from doing so.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes; Credits Offered: 3
DC Corrections and Cultural Awareness
Courts and Corrections introduces topics related to the adjudication process in criminal cases, including arraignments and preliminary hearings, suppression hearings, trials, sentencing, juvenile court, and probation and parole. Students will participate in physical exercise unless medical or physical limitations prevent them from doing so.
•Recommended Grade(s): 11
•Required Prerequisites: none
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes; Credits Offered: 3
Criminal Justice Capstone
The Criminal Justice Capstone is a senior only class that will place qualified students who have completed the Criminal Justice pathway into a Work Based internship in the criminal justice field. This class requires an instructor recommendation as well as an employer sponsor.
•Recommended Grade(s): 12
•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Fundamentals, Corrections and Cultural Awareness
•Recommended Prerequisites: none
•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
•Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas