Currently, we offer college introductory classes at four high schools, Harding, Humboldt, Columbia Heights and Johnson. This course acquaints students with the American Business system. Topics covered include travel agencies, convention and visitors bureau operations, and the management of resorts, theme parks, planned tours and cruises, casinos, and retailing operations catering to tourists. Other topics include business travelers, hotels, restaurants and international travel. School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice CJS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 semester credits As an introduction to the field of criminal justice, this course provides students with a brief but comprehensive overview of the criminal justice institutions in American society.
Students learn about the role of the criminal justice system in maintaining social order.
The course also examines the duties and functions of criminal justice practitioners, including police officers, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officials, from the initial violation of the criminal laws, to the punishment and release of convicted offenders. Some of the issues this course will cover are - child protection, teen pregnancy, welfare regulations. They will be discussed in the context of their history as well as current and future trends. Students will have the opportunity to explore in depth various career options that in some way relate to and deal with these issues. This course is designed to help students become effective leaders within their own communities.