Criminal Justice, Law, and Society

Program Description

Criminal Justice prepares students for employment in the law enforcement field. The objectives of this course are to encourage law-abiding behavior; to develop informed and responsible citizens; to teach critical thinking and organizational skills; to foster qualities of self-reliance, individual discipline, and leadership. The program prepares students for immediate entry into the private security field, corrections and loss prevention, and provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience toward a college degree in law enforcement. Classroom instruction, field trips, and shadowing experiences are all important components of this program.

What high schools offer the program?

North Point High School

When do students apply?

Students apply in 8th grade