{"id":1617,"date":"2024-01-24T11:49:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/?page_id=1617"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:30:59","slug":"criminal-justice-and-community-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/career-fields\/criminal-justice-and-community-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice and Community Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal, law enforcement, security.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From crime scene investigators and FBI special agents to judges and 911 dispatchers, give your students the tools they need to advance in a career serving and protecting their community. Developed as part of Stride\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stridelearning.com\/responsibility-inclusion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Stand Together<\/a>&nbsp;initiative and with an advisory board of criminal justice and community experts, authentic, project-based learning in a variety of career pathways incorporates important concepts that promote building a more diverse, socially-conscious, supportive workforce. Students in our career and college prep program can choose from many options in legal, law enforcement, and security work\u2014learning how to serve and protect others while gaining skills to launch their careers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-sky-light\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">Career pathways include:**<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-ul8rPL5T\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-ul8rPL5T\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-ul8rPL5T-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Law Enforcement Services Pathway<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-ul8rPL5T-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"content\">\n<p>Is your child calm in stressful situations? Are they able to notice things that are out of the ordinary? Do they enjoy working with other people in your community? If so, a police patrol officer or detective career may be a good fit. Or, if your child is a good listener, they could be a police, fire, or emergency dispatcher. These careers and more can start in the law enforcement pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the fundamentals of criminal justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain experience in criminology and forensics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop law enforcement skills to serve their community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta btn-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/criminal-justice-and-community-services\/law-enforcement-services\/\">Learn more about Law Enforcement<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-JOU4GtMs\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-JOU4GtMs\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-JOU4GtMs-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Legal Services Pathway<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-JOU4GtMs-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"content\">\n<p>Is your child a debate champion or curious about different views on ethical topics? Do they have a passion for justice and fairness? If so, the legal services pathway could be the one for them. This pathway can lead to a career as a paralegal, lawyer, judge, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the fundamentals of criminal justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain experience in criminology and communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an introduction to law and the justice system and related careers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta btn-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/criminal-justice-and-community-services\/legal-services\/\">Learn more about Legal Services<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-QaOsnOxT\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-QaOsnOxT\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-QaOsnOxT-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Security &amp; Protective Services Pathway<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-QaOsnOxT-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\"><\/p><div class=\"content\">\n<p>Is your child someone who listens and observes well? Can they tell when something seems wrong or out of place? Do they enjoy puzzles and logic? If so, the security and protective services pathway could be a great choice. This pathway can lead to a career in intelligence, cybersecurity, or private protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn the fundamentals of criminal justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain experience in criminology and forensics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an introduction to cybersecurity, intelligence, and other security-related careers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"cta btn-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/stride-career-prep\/career-fields\/criminal-justice-and-community-services\/security-and-protective-services\/\">Learn more about Security &amp; Protection<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What could my future look like in this career field?*<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:670px;margin:auto;\"><iframe title=\"k12 title\" id=\"widget-7b1167\" data-cy=\"widget-7b1167\" style=\"border: 0px; min-width: 100%; width: 1px; overflow: hidden; height: 602px;\" onload=\"initializeScripts('widget-7b1167', 'https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc-qa.com')\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com?hasCareerList=true&amp;hasEmployment=true&amp;hasAllLocations=false&amp;hasImages=true&amp;hasJobOpenings=true&amp;hasNationalData=true&amp;hasOutlook=true&amp;hasSkills=true&amp;hasVisitButton=false&amp;hasWages=true&amp;isHourlyWage=true&amp;labelSet=default&amp;clientId=k12&amp;locationName=National&amp;orderCareersBy=None&amp;primaryColor=%2300256E&amp;programs=K12016&amp;visitButtonColor=%2300256E&amp;headingText=Our%20students%20can%20go%20into%20these%20careers%3A\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Data is from Lightcast and is updated frequently.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-hint\n\t\ttext-black padding-4\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 heading\"><h2 class=\" \">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row accordions\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-nnte0pEl\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-nnte0pEl\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-nnte0pEl-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Do you need a college degree to become a police officer?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-nnte0pEl-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Police officers typically do not need college degrees. However, significant training is required. The typical path is high school graduation, followed by training at a police academy. Candidates usually must be 21 years old, pass physical fitness tests, and have no criminal convictions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-WsUTwgS2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-WsUTwgS2\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-WsUTwgS2-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Do you need a college degree to become a forensic science technician?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-WsUTwgS2-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Forensic science technicians typically need at least a bachelor\u2019s degree in forensic science or a natural science such as chemistry or biology. Technicians may also pursue a master\u2019s degree in forensic science. However, many crime scene investigators who work for police departments are sworn police officers and have only met the education requirements to enroll in a police academy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-faq-content\"><div id=\"tabpanel-panel-unWfd6vy\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tabpanel-tag-unWfd6vy\" class=\"tabs__panel k12_accordion\"><div><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"#accordion-unWfd6vy-0\" type=\"button\"><h3>Do you need a college degree to become a paralegal?<\/h3><\/button><div id=\"accordion-unWfd6vy-0\" class=\"accordion-content\"><p class=\"\">Many paralegals have bachelor\u2019s degrees, but this is often not necessary. An associate\u2019s degree or certificate is usually sufficient.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 d-flex justify-content-center\"><div class=\"btn-primary  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/career-and-college-prep\/career-prep\/faq\/\">Read all Career &amp; College FAQs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-section container-fluid bg-color-white\n\t\ttext-black padding-4  reduced-padding-bottom\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 px-mobile-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-horizontal-slider\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"header\"><h2 class=\" \">Learn more about course offerings in other career fields.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"container slider__content\"><div class=\"slider-wrapper k12_slider\" data-show-slides=\"3\" data-show-slides-tablet=\"2\" data-show-slides-mobile=\"1\" data-alignment=\"left\" data-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"slider-content k12_slider_content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-k12-horizontal-slider-card\"><div class=\"container-fluid p-0 h-100\"><div class=\"slide k12_slider_slide \" id=\"slide-b9zB1LCn-element-0\"><div class=\"row h-100\"><div class=\"col-12 mx-0 template-3 h-100 d-flex flex-column g-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming.webp\" alt=\"image (name )\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1375 img-fluid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming.webp 602w, https:\/\/www.k12.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/farming-300x209.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><div class=\"content\"><h2 class=\" \">Agriculture, Food &amp; 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