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Criminal Justice

Available Courses
Criminal Justice I serves as a comprehensive survey of how the law enforcement, legal, and correctional systems interact with each other in the United States. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the context of local, state, and federal laws, the concepts of crime control and the judicial process, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement. Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  9-10 / Prerequisite:  None)
Criminal Justice II reviews the impact of the constitution on law enforcement, law enforcement and police procedures, alcohol, and beverage laws, sentencing, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement. Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  10-12 / Prerequisite:  Criminal Justice I)

Criminal Justice SDC is a continuation of Criminal Justice I and II. The course focuses on theory and criminal justice system overview, courts and law, law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile. Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  11-12 / Prerequisite:  Criminal Justice II)

Special Note:  Students are eligible for college credit based on their score on the SDC challenge exam. Students who meet or exceed the exam cut score will receive credit for CRMJ 1010 that can be applied at any Tennessee public postsecondary institution.

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Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice is a college-level introduction to the American criminal justice system in its three dimensions: police, courts, and corrections. The course reviews its development from ancient and early English beginnings to present time. Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  11-12 / Prerequisite:  Criminal Justice II)

Special Note:  This course is an asynchronous, online course. Upon successful completion of the course, 3 hours of college credit (CJUS 1100) will be awarded by the University of Memphis.

Dual Enrollment Intro to Courts is an introduction to American courts, emphasizing the functions, operations, and practical realities of crime control in American society. The course also reviews career opportunities within the criminal justice system. Credits:  1.0 (Grade Level:  11-12 / Prerequisite:  Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice)

Special Note:  This course is an asynchronous, online course. Dual Enrollment Credit: Upon successful completion of the course, 3 hours of college credit (CJUS 2326) will be awarded by the University of Memphis.

The criminal justice and correction services program is aligned with SkillsUSA as its Career and Technical Student Organization. More information can be found HERE.
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
Collierville High School is partnered with University of Memphis for Criminal Justice dual enrollment courses. The dual enrollment program allows junior and senior students to participate in college level courses conducted during the school day on the CHS campus. Please note these courses are asynchronous, online courses. Students must meet admission requirements to the relevant postsecondary institution. College credit is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
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