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KEC Course Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1 & 2 (15051A007/15054A001/15054A002)

Class Location: KEC

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 3

Dual Credit Course Info: CRJ101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College CRJ152 - Community Oriented Policing (3)
● CRJ152 and CRJ201 - even years CRJ170 - Crisis/Conflict Mediation (3)
● CRJ101 and CRJ170 - odd years
CRJ201 - Criminal Investigations (3)

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 1 2 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency NA
Required:

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / $30 Book / Lab Fee
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees: Fee waived for 2026-2027 school year
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to
those that may be charged by your sending school. Uniform: Khaki pants may be required

Miscellaneous: NA

This is a 2 year dual-enrollment curriculum consisting of four subjects, with each subject having 3 college credit
hours. Each year can be taken independently, but it would be best to complete both years. The course introduces
the student to four major areas of criminal justice during the 2 year program. The courses studied are Introduction
to Criminal Justice, Community Oriented Policing, Crisis/Conflict Medication, and Criminal Investigations. Students
will learn to process a crime scene and preserve evidence as well as note taking, report writing and problem
solving skills. The relationships of various agencies in the criminal justice system and the responsibilities of each
agency will be examined. Students will be expected to actively participate in role-playing and hands-on scenarios,
follow multiple-step directions and work both independently and in team situations. There will be weekly physical
training sessions that will be conducted indoors and outdoors as weather dictates. The successful student will be
structured and disciplined with excellent comprehension skills. Attendance and participation in physical fitness
training is mandatory. Coursework will provide an introduction to the Kishwaukee College program. Successful
completion of this course is the basis for the Kishwaukee College Criminal Justice Associate Degree (A.A.S.)
Program. Being a dual-enrolled student in the college program, the student is considered a college student when
attending the Criminal Justice CTE program. They will be governed under the requirements of the college as well
as the criminal justice instructor. The student may be required to wear a police cadet type uniform on certain days
of the week when enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
✅ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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