High School Course Guide

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Session
1st Semester
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
None
High School Course Number
8603
Dual Credit
WITCC: CRJ-100
High School Credits
1 Credit
College Credits
3

Course Description

This course studies the history of law enforcement and respective agencies and the basic theories of criminal behavior as well as law enforcement terminology and technology. It emphasizes the duties and responsibilities of the law enforcement officer to the individual and society as a whole and explores and defines techniques, technical terms, and basic procedures.