Terry Nickels, Instructor
Program Goal
The student will learn concepts and skills to prepare them for entry level employment in law enforcement
Course Objectives
The student will learn hands on experience in:
- Constitution
- case law
- practical training
Course Description and Outline
Criminal Justice/Legal & Protective Services is a three term program in which students must meet specific standards in each course in order to progress to the next term. The program focuses on the police, courts, and corrections. This course seeks students of outstanding character who desire a career with the criminal justice system. The program will prepare students for entry level positions in police and corrections areas as well as preparing them for post-secondary education.
Criminal Justice/Legal and Protective Services Careers I: Topics of Study
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DNA study
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police history
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report writing
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interpersonal skills
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landmark cases
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corrections
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fingerprinting
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plaster casting
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safety
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Constitution
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forensics
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Bill of Rights
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crime scene investigations
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firearm nomenclature
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technology in criminal justice
Topics of Study for Level II
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human relations
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procedural law
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crime prevention
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crime scene investigation
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case law
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fingerprinting
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forensics
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professionalism
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correctional facilities
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local criminal justice system
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firearms familiarization
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photography
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DNA study
Topics of Study for Level III
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criminal justice research paper
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major mock crime scene investigation
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forensics
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police and courts administration
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mock trial
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fingerprinting
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plaster casting
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firearm familiarization
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DNA study
Employment Opportunities
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police officer
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corrections officer
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lawyer
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crime lab technician investigator
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probation officer
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FBI special agent
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secret service agent
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federal law enforcement agencies
A certificate from the Center for Technology is awarded to each student earning 4 credits.
Some Helpful
Links
View Criminal Justice Brochure
For more information, contact Terry Nickels at the Center for Technology at (423)639-0171
Criminal Justice Photo Gallery