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PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O231

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace environment.
Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students will learn all aspects
of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem Solving
in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate.

PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR
Public Safety Pathway (232)
Offered at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, & Villa Park High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Career Focus Protective Services O729 Introductory

02 Criminal Justice (UC-G) O924 * Concentrator
02 Crime Scene Investigation O927 Concentrator

03 Professional Internship O232 Capstone

CAREER FOCUS PROTECTIVE SERVICES

O729
This course explores various careers in the Protective Services and prepares the students for entry level jobs in the field.
Instruction includes an introduction to First Responder, EMT, Fire Service and Police/Criminal Justice topics as well as hands-on
practical experiences in these areas. Students learn the requirements and opportunities for post-secondary education and
develop a personal career/life plan while learning valuable foundation skills that will benefit them throughout their school and
working life.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CTE/PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR history and philosophy of law enforcement. Other content area skills include constitutional law, policing issues and trends, court
O924 *
Students will investigate the qualifications and requirements for various law enforcement occupations and learn the nature,

systems, trials, corrections and general aspects of law enforcement. Criminal Justice is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

O927
In this course, students are introduced to the theory and practical application of forensic science. The course will emphasize the
methods and protocol for the collection, preservation and analysis of evidence. Students will investigate latent fingerprints,
fibers and textile evidence and biological evidence. Communication skills, report writing, presentation skills, and the application
of scientific concepts are emphasized throughout the course. Students will become aware of the opportunities and requirements
for a career in forensic science and law enforcement.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O745

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace environment.
Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students will learn all aspects
of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem Solving
in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning