Criminal Justice Essentials 

Course Description: 

Criminal Justice Essentials provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Starting with historical perspectives of the origin of the system, the course reviews the overall structure. Students will become immersed in criminal and constitutional law and will review basic law enforcement skills. The course ends with a mock trial to provide participants with a first-hand experience of the criminal justice system. The course will also provide in-depth competencies and components for the co-curricular SkillsUSA student organization. Participation in additional student organizations that align with Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security pathways is encouraged. The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security.

Supplementary Texts or Special Materials:

Georgia Virtual, Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security https://gavirtual.instructure.com/courses/34311

Texas Law Related Education https://texaslre.org/games/

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Manual https://www.uen.org/lawenfstudent/downloads/LE_StudentManual.pdf

Special Assignments and Projects: 

Resume, Career Portfolio, Unit Assessment, Performance Based Assessment, Citizens Emergency Response Training

Supply List:

3-Prong Folder, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Color Pencils

Classroom Rules and Discipline Procedures:

To ensure an optimum learning environment, please adhere to the following WHS Student Non-Negotiables:

• Be in class on time
• Be prepared for class and ready to learn before the bell rings.
• Dress for success – follow the dress code
• Refrain from eating in the classroom
• Hats and headgear should be removed upon entering the building.
• Technology use is at the discretion of each teacher.
• Use appropriate language in the building
• Everything A.C.E.S.