Edison High School Class of 2020-2021

Criminal Justice Pathway – Public Service Endorsement

Four Year Plan
Period / 9TH / 10TH / 11TH / 12TH
1 / English I (1214) or
Pre-AP English I (1215) / English II (1224) or
Pre-AP English II (1225) / AP English III (1236) or
ENGL 1301/1302 DC(1235) / AP English IV (1246) or
ENGL 2322/2323 DC(1245)
2 / Algebra I (2214) or
Pre-AP Geometry (2225) / Geometry (2224) or
Pre-AP Algebra II (2234) / Algebra II (2233) or
PAP Pre-Calc (2242) or
DE (2484) / Pre-Calculus (2241) or
AP Calculus AB/BC (2481/2482)
3 / Biology (3224) or
Pre-AP Biology (3225) / Chemistry (3243) or
Pre-AP Chemistry (3244) / Physics (3263) or
AP Physics 1 (3283) / Anatomy & Physiology
(7608) or
AP Biology (3230)
4 / AVID (8545) or
Money Matters (7358) / World History (4224) or
AP World History (4229) / U.S. History (4234) or
AP U.S. History (4236) / AP Govt (4256)/Eco (4266) or
GOVT 2305 DC (4255)/
ECON 1301 DC (4265)
5 / Spanish I (5211) or
Spanish II (5214) / Spanish II (5214) or
Spanish III (5217) / Spec. Topics 1/
AP Psychology (4510/4529) / Forensic Science
(7540)
6 / Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (7532) / Law Enforcement I
(7534) / Law Enforcement II
(7536/7557 DC) / Practicum and
Extended Practicum in LPSCS
(7541/7542 DC)
(7543/7548 DC)
7 / PE (8213) /PE Sub./Elective / Fine Arts Elective / Criminal Investigation
(7544)
8 / Elective / Elective / Elective
Total Credits / 8 / 8 / 8 / 8

DC – Dual Credit DE – Dual Enrollment at UT AP – Advanced Placement Pre-AP – Pre-Advanced Placement New Courses/Sequences

Fine Arts Electives / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Criminal Justice Majors will choose ONE Fine Arts elective / Art I (6411)
Theater Arts I (6441)
Theatre Prod (6451)
Tech Theatre I (6461)
Choir I (6621)
M Band I (6821/6841)
Orchestra I (6651)
Mariachi I (6811)
Jazz Band I (6651)
Dance I (6611) / Art II
Theater Arts II
Theatre Prod II
Tech Theatre II
Choir II
Marching Band II
Orchestra II
Mariachi II
Jazz Band II
Dance II / Art III
Theater Arts III
Theatre Prod III
Tech Theatre III
Choir III
Marching Band III
Orchestra III
Mariachi III
Jazz Band III
Dance III / Art IV
Theater Arts IV
Theatre Prod IV
Tech Theatre IV
Choir IV
Marching Band IV
Orchestra IV
Mariachi IV
Jazz Band IV
Dance IV
PE/PE Substitutes / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Criminal Justice Majors will choose ONE PE or PE Substitute / M Band I (6821/6841)
Dance I (6611)
JROTC I (8441)
Athletics (83xx)
Foundations (8213)
Spirit Groups (8151) / Marching Band II
Dance II
JROTC II
Athletics
Indiv/Team Sports (8214)
Spirit Groups / Marching Band III
Dance III
JROTC III
Athletics
Aerobics (8216)
PE 3 (8219)
Spirit Groups / Marching Band IV
Dance IV
JROTC IV
Athletics
Spirit Groups

Spirit Groups Include - Pep Squad, Cheerleading, Drill Team

Additional Electives / Level I Courses / Level II Courses / Level III Courses / Advanced Courses
Criminal Justice Majors may choose from the following electives if schedule allows. / World Geo (4214)
Journalism (1718)
Web Tech (7706)
Bus. Info Mgmt. (7302)
AP Human Geography (4524) / Professional Communications DC (7970)
Communication Applications DC (1561) / Legal Research & Writing (7551)
AP Statistics (2491)
AP Spanish IV (5221) / Emergency Medical Technician – Basic DC
(7552)
AP European History (4271)
AP Spanish V (5222)

Students must meet TSI requirements identified by the Alamo Colleges prior to enrollment in dual credit courses. Advanced Placement courses are available to prepare students for rigorous college coursework. All students will participate in UIL, student leadership and service opportunities while in high school.

Course / Course Description
Anatomy & Physiology / Students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Students must pass safety test with 100% mastery. To receive credit in science, students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement.
Forensic
Science / Forensic Science introduces the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science.
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security / Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security introduces professions in law enforcement, security, corrections, and fire and emergency management services. Students examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services. This course provides students with an overview of the skills necessary for careers in law enforcement, fire service, security, and corrections.
Law
Enforcement I / Law Enforcement I is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students understand the role of constitutional law at the local, state and federal levels: the United States legal system: criminal law: law enforcement terminology, and the classification and elements of crime.
Law
Enforcement II DC / Law Enforcement II provides the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for a career in law enforcement. Students understand ethical and legal responsibilities, patrol procedures, first responder roles, telecommunications, emergency equipment operations and courtroom testimony.
Criminal Investigation / Criminal Investigation introduces the profession of criminal investigations. Students understand basic functions of criminal investigations and procedures and learn how to investigate or follow up during investigations. Students learn terminology and investigative procedures related to criminal investigation, crime scene processing, evidence collection, fingerprinting, and courtroom presentation. Through case studies and simulated crime scenes, students collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprint analysis, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, drugs, tool marks, firearms and ammunition, blood spatter, digital evidence, and other types of evidence.
Practicum and Extended Practicum in LPSCS (DC) / Practicum and Extended Practicum courses give students supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in LPSCS. Practicum experiences occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. Practicum courses are paid or unpaid capstone experiences for students.
Legal Research & Writing / Legal Research & Writing introduces the methods and tools used to conduct legal research including Lexis-Nexis, learning how to develop and frame legal arguments, and producing legal writings such as briefs, memorandums, and other legal documents. Students study American Constitutional law and prepare for appellate argument(s).
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic / Students in public safety, including fire, police, and ambulance operations learn the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service. Provides an introduction to the concepts, knowledge and skills needed by EMTs in the areas of communications, transportation and recordkeeping.
Psychology AP / Provides students learning experiences commensurate with an introductory college course in psychology. Introduces students to the systemic and scientific study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. This course is ideally suited for students planning a major in Liberal Arts at the college level or for those seeking advanced standing in college upon successful completion of Advanced Placement (AP) Exam.

San Antonio Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.