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Credit:  3.0 
Term:  Year
Prerequisite:  Approval
Open to:  11-12
Graduation Requirement Satisfied:  1.0 Junior OR Senior English; .5 Civics; .5 Contemporary World Problems OR Social Studies Elective (up to 1.0 Social Studies credit); .5 Physical Education; Occupational Education OR Elective for a total of 3 credits*

Criminal Justice 1 is an overview of the criminal justice system and the careers available in this growing employment field such as policing, corrections, and criminal justice support and homeland security. Students will investigate the roles of local and state law Enforcement agencies, federal agencies, corrections and supporting careers. Learning opportunities include field trips to criminal justice and public service facilities, discovering pathways through guest speakers, as well as participating in career level training in the criminal justice community. Students will receive training in critical analysis, conflict resolution, record keeping, technical writing, fingerprinting, investigative procedures, patrol procedures and criminal/traffic laws. How laws are created, the difference between criminal and civil laws, and law enforcement ethics will also be explored. This course is delivered in a police academy style setting where mental and physical fitness is emphasized. Classes are conducted in a professional and disciplined manner with a strong team building and participation environment paralleling the criminal justice field. This course includes progress towards an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice and career pathway to a variety of criminal justice careers including law enforcement, corrections, security and law. CPR certification included in the course. Students in the program may qualify for up to 5.4 Walla Walla Community College Credits.