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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Firefighter

This is the pathway where heroes are born. If you are called to protect and serve, the law, public safety, corrections and security pathway is for you. Learn how to fight fires, investigate crime scenes and more. Discover different careers within this pathway and take a closer look at the justice system.

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 

Grade: 9–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisite: None 

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. The course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, protective services, and corrections. 

Law Enforcement l 

Grade: 10–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisite: None

Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime. 

Law Enforcement ll 

Grade: 10–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisite: None

Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand the ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony. 

Forensic Science 

Grade: 11–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry 

Forensic Science is a course that introduces students to the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim.  Students will learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students will also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science. Scientific methods of investigation can be experimental, descriptive, or comparative. The method chosen should be appropriate to the question being asked. 

Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

Court Systems and Practices 

Grade: 10–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisite: None 

Court Systems and Practices is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk, and interrogation. 

Firefighter l

Firefighter I introduces students to firefighter safety and development. Students will analyze Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules and regulations, proper incident reporting and records, proper use of personal protective equipment, and the principles of fire safety.

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Firefighter ll

Firefighter II is the second course in a series for students studying firefighter safety and development. Students will understand Texas Commission on Fire Protection rules and regulations, proper incident reporting and records, proper use of personal protective equipment, and the principles of fire safety. Students will demonstrate proper use of fire extinguishers, ground ladders, fire hoses, and water supply apparatus systems.

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended

Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.