Career & Technical Education

866 American Law and the Legal System

0.5 credit/De La Salle weight

Prerequisite: 865 Introduction To Criminal Justice and a B or better average in English or permission from the instructor.

Students will learn about America’s legal system and have an opportunity to explore potential careers within the field of law. This course will review the criminal justice system and criminal law and cover an overview of civil law, constitutional law, individual rights, and American attitudes. Students get an insight into the causes and consequences of legal and societal problems in the United States today.