Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Forensics and Security (532 hours)
This career major prepares students for careers in forensics, security and prisoner detention. Students learn security fundamentals like executive protection, homeland security, prisoner detention, CLEET unarmed security and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS). Fitness concepts and defensive tactics are also core to the program. In addition, students learn about forensic and criminal investigations. Upon completion of the program, students who meet all additional requirements may earn a CLEET Unarmed Security License.
Criminal Justice (1035 Hours)
This career major is an introduction to the historical background, professional direction, agencies and processes, purposes, functions, ethics, administration, and technical problems of the criminal justice system. Areas examined are municipal, state, and federal systems. Students explore criminal investigation, criminalistics, police functions and fundamentals and defensive tactics. Upon completion of the program, students who meet all additional requirements may earn a CLEET Unarmed Security License.
Who May Attend:
- High School Juniors and Seniors
- 13th Year Returning High School Graduates
- Adult Learners
What is needed for success in this program:
- A Positive Attitude
- Willingness to Learn
- High Morals and Ethical Code of Personal and Professional Conduct
- Ability to Recognize and Resolve Problems
- Willingness and Ability to Work Independently and as a Member of a Team
Time:
2 Sessions:
- 8:10 - 11:15 a.m.
- 12:40 - 3:45 p.m.
High School Students may enroll in either session.
Certifications Available:
- CTTC--Law, Public Safety, Security and Corrections Core, Unarmed Security Guard
- Law Enforcement I
- Criminal Justice Forensics and Security
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Total Hours 532 Required Courses Hours Introduction to Criminal Justice Forensics and Security 15 Criminal Investigation 30 Criminalistics and Intro to Forensic Science (Forensics 1) 60 Introduction to Homeland Security 30 Executive Personal Protection 30 C.L.E.E.T. Phase 1 30 C.L.E.E.T. Phase 2 30 Defensive Tactics for Security Officers 45 Crisis Intervention and the Emotionally Disturbed 15 National Incident Management System 15 Prisoner Detention 24 Workforce Staging for Forensics and Security 30 Applied Concepts in Fitness for Forensics and Security 40 Criminal Justice Work-Based Experience for Forensics and Security 138 Course is available for High School Juniors, Seniors, and Adults
Tuition Cost $1,604 --Institutional Scholarships may be available
- Criminal Justice Officer
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Total Hours 1035 Required Courses Hours Introduction to Criminal Justice 30 Tactical and Interpersonal Communications 30 Police Function and Fundamentals 45 Criminal Law 30 Law Enforcement Equipment and Weapons 60 Traffic Management and Accident Investigation 30 Criminal Investigation 30 C.L.E.E.T. Phase 1 30 C.L.E.E.T. Phase 2 30 Criminalistics and Introduction to Forensic Science (Forensics 1) 60 Law Enforcement Equipment 30 Criminal Evidence 30 Defensive Tactics for Law Enforcement 75 Bio Terrorism 15 Criminal Procedure 30 Executive Protection 60 Workforce Stage 30 Criminal Justice Internship 390 Course is available for High School Juniors, Seniors, and Adults
Tuition Cost $2,070 --Institutional Scholarships may be available
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For more information, call Sarah Pierce at 580-928-2097, Ext. 312, or email spierce@westtech.edu.