Law Enforcement
Statewide Program of Study
The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law.
Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations, as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.
This Program of Study is in our
Law and Public Service Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Level 2
Law Enforcement I
Level 3
Law Enforcement II* /Correctional Services*
Level 4
Practicum in Law, Public Safety Corrections, and Security*
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Join the SkillsUSA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Attend court hearings and other legal
procedures
Industry-Based Certifications
Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level II - Level 4
Jailer Certification
(local certification with Smith County Sherriff's Office) - Level 4
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$60,112
Median Wage
5,241
Annual Openings
13%
Growth
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Officers
$44,054
Median Wage
793
Annual Openings
9%
Growth
Correctional Officers and Jailers
$40,186
Median Wage
4,683
Annual Openings
9%
Growth
Immigration and Customs Inspectors
$78,104
Median Wage
1,236
Annual Openings
9%
Growth
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$91,312
Median Wage
253
Annual Openings
25%
Growth