Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Are you good at…
- Communicating with diverse individuals
- Thinking on your feet in unpredictable situations
- Serving your community and helping people in need
Pathways in this cluster prepare students for careers or continuing education in law enforcement and corrections, emergency and fire management, and legal services.
Core Courses
Intro Courses:
Law in American Society, Contemporary American Issues
Advanced Courses:
American Government, AP US Government, Internship
Career-Related Electives
Principles of Biomedical Science; Multicultural Studies; Psychology; AP Psychology; Sociology; Anthropology; Speech Communication
TCD programs: Criminal Justice, Fire Science; Emergency Medical Technician.
Career-Related Activities
Model UN, Student Council, DGN Class Boards, Government Club, PE Leaders, Positively North Stars
Future Career Possibilites
Military and National Defense: Military Officer / Enlisted Personnel, Defense Analyst, Intelligence Analyst
Law Enforcement & Investigation: Police Officer, Detective / Criminal Investigation, Federal Agent, Crime Scene Investigator
Corrections: Corrections Officer, Probation / Parole Officer, Juvenile Detention Counselor, Rehabilitation Specialist
Emergency & Fire Services: Fire Inspector / Investigator, Firefighter, EMT / Paramedic, Emergency Dispatcher
Homeland & National Security: Border Patrol Agent, Immigration or Customs Officer, Intelligence Analyst, Homeland Security Officer, Military Police / Security Forces.