Course Syllabus

Course Description 

Introduces students to professions in law, public safety, security, corrections, security, and fire and emergency management services. Students will examine roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and protective agencies of fire and emergency services.  Students examine specific opportunities in local, county, state, federal and private industry.  It also includes an overview of philosophical, ethical, and educational considerations and requirements in pursuing such careers. 

General Requirements

This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12. 

Recommended prerequisite: None.

Course Length 

1 credit 

Course Requirements 

MacBook – Students will be required to bring their school-issued devices to class each day as most work be completed and submitted in Canvas LMS. 

Assignments – The student will be required to complete assignments as assigned by the instructor. Assignments will include, but are not limited to, completion of study guides, quizzes and other work as determined by the instructor. Group activities may also be assigned during class. 

Class Participation – In order for all students to enjoy and learn from this course, student participation in classroom discussions, special projects, and group work, in addition to the individual assignments, is a necessity. Regular and punctual class attendance is mandatory. You cannot participate if you are not in class. You are expected to attend for the full class period. The instructor has the right and responsibility to document excessive tardiness and absences in fairness to the students who are in class and on time to class each day.

Communication – Students needing assistance with an assignment may contact me via email or the Remind app. 

Grading Policy

A student’s course grade will be based on the total possible points for assignments/exercises given and on class progression. Grades will be posted within five school days after the assignment, test or quiz is completed.

Course grades will be assigned as follows:

A: 90%-100% B: 80%-89.99% C: 70%-79.99% F: Below 70%