Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (CHS)
Pathway Overview
This pathway begins preparing students for exciting and important careers in the fields of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.
Career Outlook
Demand for police officers and detectives is faster than the average at 5% for the next decade median pay of $65,170 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov)
Occupation | Annual Openings-NM | Wages-NM | |
|---|---|---|---|
Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 332 | Median-$55,990 Top 10%-$97,000 | |
| 93 | Median-$89,500 Top 10%-$110,000 |
Course Sequence
Intro: Sociology (1 Semester)
Concentrator: Intro to Criminal Justice (1 Semester);
Concentrator: Community Protection (1 Semester)
Capstone: Criminal Justice Assisting Internship (1 Semester)
Teacher
John Booker (john.booker@rrps.net)
For More Info, find Mr. Booker in the library or talk to your counselor.