LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES

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LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES 1 (5330) 1 credit

Open to grades 10, 11, and 12

Provides an overview of our legal system including corrections, juvenile, courts and law, ethics, constitutional issues, legislation, theories and principles of criminal law, law enforcement, history and philosophy of the court system, and alternate programs. For students interested in pre-law, corrections and penal systems, and law enforcement. Includes guest speakers and mock trials.

LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES 2 (5331) 1 credit

Open to grades 11 and 12

Prerequisite: Legal and Protective Services 1

Continuation of Legal and Protective Services 1 covering the Constitution; federal, state, and local court systems; career positions (law enforcement, corrections, attorneys, etc.); corrections system; and state and local law. Includes mock scenes, criminal investigation techniques, and forensics.

LEGAL AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES 3A AND 3B (5342A/5342B)

2 credits (full year) or students may opt to take either term for one (1) credit

Open to grade 12

Prerequisite: Legal and Protective Services 2

Application of knowledge gained in Legal and Protective Services 1 and 2

through the use of research, information-gathering, interviewing, observations, and the formulation and evaluation of statistical data. Development of problem-solving and teamwork skills in conjunction with the development of academic skills. Designed for seniors who plan to continue their education in the areas of legal and protective service careers.