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Criminal Justice Pathway

Do you like helping others and keeping them safe?

This program is a hands-on look at the American Criminal Justice System that helps students understand various aspects of law environment theory. You’ll visit jail facilities and witness court proceedings to view the criminal justice system first-hand. It serves as a first-step for security guards, police officers, and criminal psychologists, with the focus being on certification via the Precision Exams for Law Enforcement.

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Skills you'll learn

American correctional system knowledge

Understand civil and criminal law, the role of different correctional facilities, and more.

Crime scene investigation

Learn how to manage crime scenes, fingerprinting, and proper techniques for investigation.

Criminal law procedures

Gain knowledge of report writing, handcuffing, weaponless defense scenarios, search & seizure, and more.

U.S. laws and ethics

Learn the complexities of morals, ethics, civil liberties, civil rights, cultural diversities, and case laws.

Criminal justice student practicing fingerprinting

Educational outcomes

  • Students earn industry-recognized credentials through Precision Exams
  • Students test in area Law Enforcement

Locations

The Criminal Justice pathway is available at the following regional technical centers.

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