Description: This course is a more in depth look of the federal and state court systems. Emphasis is placed on constitutional law for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk and interrogation. Students will role play in the court room and train to compete in mock trial competitions.
Description: Students analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the legal environment, business ethics, torts, contracts, negotiable financial instruments, personal property, sales, warranties, business organizations, concept of agency and employment and real property.
Description: Criminal Investigation is a course that introduces students to the profession of criminal investigations. Students will understand basic functions of criminal investigations and procedures and will learn how to investigate or follow up during investigations. Students will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to criminal investigation, crime scene processing, evidence collection, fingerprinting, and courtroom presentation. Through case studies and simulated crime scenes, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprint analysis, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, drugs, tool
marks, firearms and ammunition, blood spatter, digital evidence, and other types of evidence. Possible Certifications: What every Investigator Know about DNA Evidence*
Description: In Correctional Services, students prepare for the certification required for employment as a correctional officer. The student will learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws; and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as used in the correctional setting. The student will analyze rehabilitation and alternatives to institutionalization.
Prerequisite: 2 credits from Level 1 or Level II in Family & Community Services
Course: 1514A/B; Credit: 1
Length: 36 weeks at Home Campus (2 semesters)
Description: Students model the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a counseling and mental health career through simulated environments. Students are expected to apply knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations and the implications of their actions. Professional integrity in counseling and mental health care is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.
Description: Court Systems & Practices is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial process from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional law for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk and interrogation.
Description: Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for certification in security services for federal law enforcement and protective services. The course provides an overview of security elements and types of organizations with a focus on security measures used to protect lives, property, and proprietary information, to ensure computer security, to provide information assurance, and to prevent cybercrime. Possible Certifications: +Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II, Active Shooter, Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience, FEMA Community Emergency Response Team*
Description: Forensic Psychology uses and applies basic skills developed in psychology to criminal behavior and criminal scenarios resulting in a structured and scientific approach to investigative analysis, which enables police or law enforcement officials to predict criminal activity based upon mathematical/scientific data versus abstract intuition. Possible Certifications: Law 101: Legal Guide for Forensic Expert*
Prerequisite: Criminal Investigation AND Biology AND Chemistry
Course: 9430CT; Credit: 1
Length: 18 weeks at Ben Barber (1 semester)
Description: This course uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of crimes of assault, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, accidental death, homicide and the psychology of criminal behavior. Student will learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene, questioning, interviewing, criminal behavior characteristics, truth detection and scientific procedures used to solve crimes. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence through case studies, simulated crime scenes and laboratory applications such as fingerprint analysis, ballistics, blood spatter analysis and DNA. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for forensic science. Note: Course can be used as an additional science credit for graduation. Possible Certification: Crime Scene & DNA Basics*
Description: This course is an overview of the history, organization and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of crime. Components of this course emulate elements of a Police Academy where student will apply
their knowledge and skills into a scenario-based learning environment.
Course Fee: Each student is required to purchase a uniform for $35.00 Possible Certifications: FEMA Intro to Incident Command*
Description: Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. This course includes the ethical and legal responsibilities, operation of police and emergency telecommunication equipment, and courtroom testimony. Components of this course emulate more extensive elements of a Police Academy where students will apply their knowledge and skills into a scenario-based learning environment. Students have the option to take the exam for the Emergency Telecom Certification. Course Fee: Each student is required to purchase a uniform for $35.00
Possible Certifications: +IAED Emergency Telecommunicator*
Description: Students will have supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security by participating in a non-paid Internship that is related to their interest within the Criminal Justice Field. Partners include the MISD Police Department, Local Government Agencies, Local Attorneys, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Attorney General and Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department. If a student does not have transportation, opportunities will be limited.
Description: This course introduces students to professions in law enforcement, security, corrections and fire and emergency management services. Student will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures that are building blocks for a career in the criminal justice system. The course provides student with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security and corrections.
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