2023-2024 Course Information
IP41 Law and Justice I
| Course Number | IP41 |
| Course Title | Law and Justice I |
| Course Description | Students desiring to pursue a career in Law and Justice will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens' rights and officers' responsibilities to maintain a safe society. This course is aligned to an industry recognized certification in Basic Law Enforcement Knowledge for those desiring a career in Law enforcement. The course discusses the history and development of law enforcement in the United States, components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections, and classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including communicating with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized. English language arts are reinforced. |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2021 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 25 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisite Course(s) | None |
| Career Cluster(s) | Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security (LAW) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Law and Justice (LAWJ) - Prerequisite |
| Work-based Learning | Apprenticeship Business and Industry Field Trip Job Shadowing Mentorship Pre-apprenticeship |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | National Law Enforcement Certification SPSS |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Correctional Officers and Jailers (33-3012)Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021)First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (33-1011)First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) |