Course Sequence:
Level I: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces students to professions in law enforcement, protective services, corrections, firefighting, and emergency management services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services.
Level II: Law Enforcement I
Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.
Level III: Law Enforcement II
Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students will understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations, and courtroom testimony
Level IV: Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
The practicum course is designed to give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in law, public safety, corrections, and security. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience, as internship, apprenticeship, or capstone.
Earn college credits
Purdue Global University
| DCPS Courses | Required Grade | PG Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security | C- or higher | Lower-Level Criminal Justice Elective (CJ3L) | 3 |
| Law Enforcement II | C- or higher | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (CJ101) | 5 |
| Law Enforcement I | C- or higher | Criminal Law for Justice (CJ230) | 5 |
| Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security | C- or higher | Lower-Level Criminal Justice Elective (CJ2L) | 2 |
