2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

CorSrv – CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: Law Enforcement I
Requirement: Pass Criminal History Check / Certification Fee for Test
1 credit
Students prepare for certification required for employment as a correctional officer. The students will
learn the role and responsibilities of a correctional officer; discuss relevant rules, regulations, and laws;
and discuss defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures as used in the correctional
setting.
PrcLaw – PRACTICUM IN LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
2 credits
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of 1 credit in the Law Enforcement Cluster.
Requirement: Application, Teacher Approval, Pass criminal history check, purchase ID and shirt
If you are interested in preparing for a career in criminal justice, the Criminal Justice Internship program
is for you. Through Longview High School’s partnership with the Longview Police Department, the Gregg
County Sheriff’s Office, and the Gregg County Court System, each student will complete a series of
rotations that focus on the practical aspects of both law enforcement and the courts system. Students
must spend one period in class each day and one hour at the intern site.
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