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👮 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

👮 Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security.

  • 📝 English Language Arts

    • English 9-12 (4 credits)
    • AP English Language recommended

    🔢 Mathematics

    • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (3 credits)

    🔬 Science

    • Earth Science, Life Science, Forensic Science (3 credits)

    🌍 Social Studies

    • Global History 1-2, US History, Economics, Government (4 credits)
    • AP US History/Government recommended

  • ⭐ Core Cluster Courses

    • Criminal Justice (0.5 credit) - Core course
    • Business and Personal Law (0.5 credit)
    • Forensic Science (0.5 credit)
    • AP US Government and Politics (0.5 in combo course)
    • Government Honors (0.5 credit)
    • Students in Action (1.0 credit)
    • Violence in America (0.5 credit)
    • Sociology (0.5 credit)

    💡 Recommended Electives

    • Professional Rescuer: First Aid and CPR/AED (0.5 credit) - Important
    • General Psychology or AP Psychology (0.5 or 1.0 credit)
    • Physical Education electives (fitness important)
    • AP US History (1.0 credit)
    • Career Explorations (0.5 credit)
    • Personal Money Management (0.5 credit)

    🏭 WEMOCO CTE Programs

    • Criminal Justice (2 years) - Primary pathway

    Apply junior year through school counselor. Programs run AM or PM at BOCES 2 Career & Technical Education Center.

  • Grade 9

    Required:

    • English 9
    • Algebra I
    • Earth Science
    • Global History 1
    • PE
    • Health

    Cluster Electives:

    • Studio in Art/Music
    • World Language Level 1

    Grade 10

    Required:

    • English 10
    • Geometry
    • Life Science
    • Global History 2
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Criminal Justice
    • World Language Level 2
    • Personal Money Management

    Grade 11

    Required:

    • English 11 or AP Lang
    • Algebra II
    • Forensic Science
    • AP US History
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • Business Law
    • Sociology
    • Professional Rescuer
    • Career Explorations

    Grade 12

    Required:

    • English 12
    • Math elective
    • AP Micro/AP US Gov't
    • PE

    Cluster Electives:

    • WEMOCO: Criminal Justice
    • Students in Action
    • Violence in America
    • AP Psychology

    📌 Note:

    This is a sample pathway. Work with your school counselor to customize your plan based on your interests, goals, and prerequisite requirements.

  • 🎓 CTE Endorsement Path

    WEMOCO Criminal Justice program (2 years) provides primary CTE pathway. Seal of Civic Readiness also relevant for this field.

    📜 Available Certifications & Credentials

    ✓ WEMOCO Criminal Justice completion

    ✓ ARC Professional Rescuer (CPR/First Aid)

    ✓ NYS Seal of Civic Readiness

    ✓ Physical fitness certifications