WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Law , Public Safety , Corrections , and Security
Pathway : Law Enforcement Services / Criminal Investigations 1st Level - Law , Public Safety , Corrections , and Security 2nd Level - Criminal Justice Essentials 3rd Level - Criminal Investigations
Course Name : Introduction to Law , Public Safety , Corrections and Security Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 11th grade
Prerequisites : None
Description : This course is the foundational course for the Law Enforcement Services / Criminal Investigations ( LESCI ) pathway . It is designed to provide students with career-focused educational opportunities in various LPSCS fields . It examines the basic concepts of law related to citizens ’ rights and the responsibilities , and students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including : communicating with diverse groups , conflict resolution , ethics , CERT ( Citizens Emergency Response Training , or similar program ), basic firefighting , report writing , terrorism , civil and criminal law .
Course Name : Criminal Justice Essentials Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Law , Public Safety , Corrections and Security ( 74 %+)
Description : This is the second course in the LESCI Pathway . This course 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 that should be incorporated throughout instructional strategies of the course . Participation in additional student organizations that align with Law , Public Safety , Corrections and Security pathways ( i . e . mock trial ) is encouraged to enhance standards addressed in the curriculum .
Course Name : Criminal Investigations Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 11th and 12th grade
Prerequisites : Criminal Justice Essentials ( 74 %+)
Description : This is the third course in the LESCI Pathway . It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore the basic processes and principles of a criminal investigation . Students will learn the legal responsibilities and challenges of the patrol officer , investigator , and crime scene technician at a crime scene . Students will learn the importance of preserving and documenting the crime scene along with the identification , collection , and processing of evidence and the contribution to the criminal investigation . Students who successfully complete this should be prepared to take an End of Pathway Assessment ( EOPA ) to be able to earn an industry-recognized credential .
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