CRIMINAL JUSTICE I
This introductory course encompasses law enforcement, investigations, court and administrative services, corrections, private security and juvenile justice.
GRADE: 11 & 12 | DUAL CREDIT OPTION
PROGRAMS
AGRICULTURE
Horticultural Science
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
CAD (Computer Aided Design) & Animation
Construction Trades
ARTS, AV TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION
Graphic Design
Radio & Television
BUSINESS & MARKETING
Marketing & Sales
Strategic Marketing Internship/Field Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Early Childhood Education
Education Professions
HEALTH SCIENCES
Dental Careers
Health Science Education I
Health Science Education II Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES
Cosmetology Professional Services
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Tech Support
MANUFACTURING
Electrical Maintenance Technology
Energy Technology Industrial Maintenance Technology
Precision Machining
Welding Technology
PUBLIC SAFETY
Criminal Justice I
Criminal Justice II
Emergency Medical Services
Fire & Rescue Services
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive Technology
Diesel Technology
VETERINARY
Veterinary Careers
Interested in pursuing a career in law, law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, or a security profession? Join the rank and file of the law enforcement careers academy today.
The Criminal Justice System class at Boone Grove or Wheeler surveys the legal system and the various careers available. You will discuss and be exposed to the process from a suspect being questioned to the convicted being placed in prison. You will discuss and analyze the motivation for committing crime.
Each class invites numerous guest speakers and takes field trips. To enroll, you should possess personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment, integrity and a sense of responsibility. You are eligible to earn college credits for the successful completion of the class.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Vincennes University
- Indiana State Police Academy
- Indiana University Northwest
- Ball State University
- Valparaiso University
- Ivy Tech Community College
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Police Officer
- Detective
- Special Agent
- Corrections Officer
- Private Detective
- Security Consultant
- Public Defender
- Legal Secretary
- Probation Officer
- Parole Officer
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
INSTRUCTORS
JIM BAZANT
BOONE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Bazant received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Aurora University, and has recently retired from the Dyer Police Department after 27 years of service. During his career, he was a General Instructor teaching several different topics to fellow officers, and also taught the DARE and GREAT programs in the schools. He has served in many different levels of the police department including Patrol Commander, Detective Commander, and Assistant Chief of Police. He is extremely excited to be able to pass his knowledge on to the kids in Porter County.
RALPH ILER
WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Iler did his undergraduate work at Valparaiso University and earned his MPA at IUN. He was a university police officer and dispatcher. He also worked as a social worker for Whites Family Services, has been a juvenile probation officer and served as the Chief Juvenile Probation officer. In addition to teaching at the high school level for the past 21 years, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at both IUN and Ivy Tech. In his spare time, Mr. Iler serves as the robotics coach for Wheeler High School.
