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Criminal Justice & Police Sciences, equipping students to protect and service with a purpose.

The Criminal Justice & Police Sciences program prepares students for post-secondary education, careers in the military and entry-level employment in the protective services field. Students who possess integrity, fairness, and a desire to protect and serve will be interested in this program.

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Course Description and Career Skills 

This comprehensive program prepares individuals for careers in law enforcement, corrections, private security, and criminal justice by providing instruction in crime scene management, use of force, criminal law and procedures, health and safety, police operations, court systems, communications, homeland security, and working with special populations. Students gain hands-on experience collecting and processing evidence, securing crime scenes, performing emergency medical procedures, conducting investigations, enforcing laws, managing corrections, preparing court documentation, and employing effective communication techniques. The curriculum also addresses ethical and legal responsibilities, de-escalation strategies, security planning, and contemporary issues such as cybercrime, terrorism, and substance abuse, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate safely, professionally, and effectively in a variety of public safety and security roles.

The various skill career levels for technical college high school: beginning, intermediate, advanced.

Program Opportunities

Certifications

  • CPR/First Aid (American Heart) Certificate
  • CareerSafe OSHA 10
  • FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200, 700
  • FEMA Active Shooter Response 900
  • Hazard Material Identification
  • Red Cross CPR Certification
  • Red Cross First Aid Certification
  • Red Cross AED Certification

College Credits

Workplace Opportunities

Some notable partners include:

Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Downingtown Police, Chester County Sheriffs, and more!

 

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CIP 43.0107

The Department of Education provides a CIP Code to approved Programs of Study (POS). Schools and postsecondary institutions use the CIP code to categorize the POS, outline the scope and sequence of educational offerings, and develop a POS task list. Review the task list.