CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Course Description

This year-long course, offered only at the Career and Technology Center, introduces skills that are common to all law enforcement/security services occupations. These include oral and written communication, human and public relations, physical fitness, health and defensive tactics skills, safe handling of hazardous materials, and general safety. Students must possess effective communication skills to be successful in this program. Due to the nature of this career field, law enforcement students must remain free of any community criminal activity. The second level of this program covers specific tasks and functions within the areas of security, corrections, and law enforcement, giving the students a career foundation that prepares them for internships, cooperative work-study, and/or continued education. An articulation agreement providing college credit for successful completion of this program is being developed with Frederick Community College.

When taken for 2 credits, this class takes up 2 of the 3 45-minute sessions offered at the Career and Technology Center (CTC). When taken for 3 credits, it uses all 3 45-minute sessions at the CTC.