Criminal Justice
You will explore multiple areas of the criminal justice system, including officer training, criminal investigations, law and court proceedings, corrections, and rehabilitation. This program will include physical training to prepare you to meet industry standards for physical fitness.
Do you feel called to serve your community? The verdict is in - you belong in the Criminal Justice program!
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Evidence collection and crime scene processing
- Accident investigation and reconstruction
- Crisis response/De-escalation
- Fingerprinting
- Pre-law fundamentals
- Ethics and professionalism
- Corrections and rehabilitation
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may have the opportunity to earn certifications and industry credentials such as:
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy
- Private Security Certification
- Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Law Enforcement Communications
- OSHA 10-Hour Training
- CPR First Aid
- Bleeding Control
Career Opportunities in Criminal Justice
Entry-level Careers
- Law Enforcement Dispatching
- Local Corrections Officer
- Security Guard
- Loss Prevention
- Fire/Medical Dispatching
- Detention Specialist
- Armed Private Security
- State Corrections Officer
- Parking Enforcement
- Crossing Guard
- Transportation Security Screener
- Private Investigator
Technical Careers
- Police Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Trooper
- Investigations
- SWAT Officer
- Forensic Investigator
- Baliff
- Court Stenographer
- Intelligence Analyst
- ICE/Border Patrol
- Wildlife Officer
- Probation/Parole Officer
Professional Careers
- Sheriff
- Police Chief
- Patrol Commandant
- Judge
- Prosecuting Attorney
- Defense Attorney
- Forensic Pathologist
- Criminal Psychologist
- Behavioral Analysis
- Clinical Psychologist
- Penologist
- Forensic Accountant
Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | English 11 | CCP English 1111 | English 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Technical Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Matter & Energy | Chemistry | Anatomy & Physiology | Geology |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Rise Up | Flying Drones: Principles of Aeronautical Science | Psychology, Service Learning, Spanish 1-3 | Financial Literacy, Career & Leadership Ready |
| CTE Courses | American Criminal Justice System (CTAG), Police Work & Public Safety | Correctional Systems & Services (CTAG), Forensics (CTAG) | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
This is the recommended course pathway for students in Criminal Justice.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College to qualified students.
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