LAW, GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SAFETY
The Law, Government and Public Safety Career Pathway helps prepare students for careers as an elected official, legal consultant, correction officer and more. Learn more about the different programs available to you below or view the following career pathway brochures: Law and Public Safety, Government.
Legal Administrative Specialist
Criminal Justice Operation
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Introduction to Information Technology
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic HTML, DHTML, and XML web commands and design; and emerging technologies and Web page design.
Administrative Office Technology 1
This course is designed to assist with administrative and general office duties in a support capacity. This course explores and expands the core competencies in the areas of personal and professional development and promotes application of higher-level office procedures, tasks and communications skills through the use of technology.
Business Software Applications 1
This course is designed to develop proficiency in using the advanced features of software programs to perform office-related tasks.
Legal Aspects of Business
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness, governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.
Legal Office Technology 1
This course is designed to assist with administrative office duties and procedures specific to the legal environment.
Legal Office Technology 2
This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 1.
Legal Office Technology 3
This course expands the competencies learned in Legal Office Technology 2 and is designed to develop skill in transcribing legal documents from machine dictation. Students will use technology to produce high quality employment portfolios, research job opportunities, and compile and disseminate job-seeking documents.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPERATIONS
Principles of Public Service
The purpose of this course is to provide students with competencies related to a cluster of public service job preparatory programs and to help students develop skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success and advancement in a specialized public service job preparatory program. Content includes, but is not limited to: employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; communication skills; computer skills; human relations; leadership skills; first aid and disease prevention; fire fighting; public safety issues; land, air and water quality technology; the educational system; civil engineering; the criminal justice system; transportation services; social services; and regulatory and records services.
Criminal Justice Operations 1
This course is designed to introduce students to the fields of law enforcement, the court system, and the correctional system. The content includes career opportunities in these fields, court system, correctional system, interpersonal and communication skills, and employability skills.
Criminal Justice Operations 2
This course is designed to develop competencies in patrol, traffic control, defensive tactics and physical proficiency skills, and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.
Criminal Justice Operations 3
This course is designed to develop competencies in crime and accident investigation procedures, forensic science tasks, crime prevention, and property control procedures.
