Academy of National Safety and Securities Technologies
Computer Programming and Criminal Justice Options
In the Academy of National Safety and Security Technologies, students have access to the latest technology in computer programming to develop mobile apps, webpages and computer games. With the same equipment and technology found in the most advanced facilities in the nation, including Pixar and DreamWorks, students learn the skills and qualifications needed to be at the cutting edge of industry innovation.
Students also can work hands-on in the field of criminal justice. Students learn how local, state and federal criminal justice systems operate.
Students participate in crime scene investigation, collect evidence, interview witnesses, document witness statements, investigate crimes and testify in our own courtroom. With the same equipment and technology found in modern-day law enforcement facilities, students learn the skills and qualifications needed to advance in the industry. Students in this pathway can earn early college credit through Nashville State Community College and take national certification exams.
Criminal Justice and Correction Services
Criminal Justice and Correction Services
This pathway prepares students for a range of careers in law enforcement, crime scene analysis, forensic science, public safety, and criminal justice. Upon completion of this program of study, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skill preparation for postsecondary or career opportunities in many law- and justice-related fields.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Criminal Justice and Correction Services Pathway is a part of the Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security career cluster. The Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Cluster includes legal, public safety, protective services, and security fields. This cluster also includes related professional and technical support services.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Criminal Justice I
- Criminal Justice I is the first course in Criminal Justice and Correction Services program of study. It serves as a comprehensive survey of how the law enforcement, legal, and correctional systems interact with each other in the United States. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the context of local, state, and federal laws, the concepts of crime control and the judicial process, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement.
- Aligned Industry Credential: OSHA 10 General Industry. The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification allows students to increase their value as entry-level workers by demonstrating mastery of the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the general industry workplace. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights and employer responsibilities. OSHA training and certification ensures that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.
Level 2 Course: Criminal Justice II
- Criminal Justice II is the second course in the Criminal Justice and Correction Services program of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will understand the impact of the constitution on law enforcement, law enforcement and police procedures, alcohol and beverage laws, sentencing, and the importance of communications and professionalism in law enforcement.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid. Earning the Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certification and training equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Level 3 Course: Criminal Justice III: Forensic Criminal Investigations
- Forensic Criminal Investigations is the third course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the sciences of criminal investigations. Students will learn terminology and investigation skills related to the crime scene, aspects of criminal behavior, and applications of the scientific inquiry to solve crimes. By utilizing the scientific inquiry method, students will obtain and analyze evidence through simulated crime scenes and evaluation of case studies. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to identify careers forensic science and criminology, summarize the laws that govern the application of forensic science, and draw key connections between the history of the forensic science system and the modern legal system.
- Aligned Industry Credential: -none-.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
- Credit Type: Dual Credit
- Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
- Dual Credit- Credit by assessment. Students are enrolled in a high school course that is identified as a match with a post-secondary course. Students complete a college assessment at the end of the course to prove mastery of content. If the student passes the test, the student can use the college credit at that institution or request a transcript to use at a different institution.
Affiliated Career and Technical Student Organization: SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.
Teaching As A Profession (K-12)
Teaching As A Profession (K-12)
This pathway is designed for students interested in becoming an educator. In this program of study, course content covers the components of instruction, teaching strategies, types of assessments, student learning, special populations, educational technology, classroom management, lesson planning, professionalism, and more.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Teaching As A Profession (K-12) Pathway is a part of the Education & Training career cluster. The Education & Training Career Cluster includes teaching, educational training services, and related learning support occupations.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Teaching as a Profession I
- Teaching as a Profession I (TAP I) is an intermediate course for students interested in learning more about becoming a teacher, school counselor, trainer, librarian, or speech-language pathologist. This course covers the components of instruction, teaching strategies, types of assessments, student learning, special populations, and educational technology. Students will conduct observations of educators at work and create artifacts for a course portfolio, which will continue with them throughout the program of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have a fundamental understanding of instructional strategies needed for becoming an educator.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid. Earning the Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certification and training equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Level 2 Course: Teaching as a Profession II
- Teaching as a Profession II (TAP II) is an applied-knowledge course for students interested in learning more about becoming a teacher, school counselor, trainer, librarian, or speech-language pathologist. This course covers classroom management, concepts of higher order thinking, differentiating instruction, and strategies of effective classroom planning. Students in this course will demonstrate their skills in laboratory settings while building a course portfolio of work, which will carry with them throughout the program of study. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to take the capstone TAP III course and further their studies at the postsecondary level.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Education Fundamentals. The Education Fundamentals assessment and certification will address a skill set necessary to prepare individuals for employment in entry-level positions and to promote continuing education at the post-secondary level preparing for careers in education, training, and administration. The assessment has application in a broad range of education, community, and employer-based programs and settings.
Level 3 Course: Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Practicum
- Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Practicum is a capstone course in the Education and Training career cluster for students interested in applying the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses toward becoming a teacher, school counselor, trainer, librarian, or speech-language pathologist. The course covers classroom professionalism, ethics, policies, communications, and career requirements in education and training fields. In addition, students will complete an internship and continue to create artifacts for their student portfolios. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared to pursue advanced training at a postsecondary institution.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Education Fundamentals. The Education Fundamentals assessment and certification will address a skill set necessary to prepare individuals for employment in entry-level positions and to promote continuing education at the post-secondary level preparing for careers in education, training, and administration. The assessment has application in a broad range of education, community, and employer-based programs and settings.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
- Credit Type: Dual Credit
- Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
- Dual Credit- Credit by assessment. Students are enrolled in a high school course that is identified as a match with a post-secondary course. Students complete a college assessment at the end of the course to prove mastery of content. If the student passes the test, the student can use the college credit at that institution or request a transcript to use at a different institution.
Affiliated Career & Technical Student Organization: FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.