Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (RRHS)
Pathway Overview
This pathway begins preparing students for exciting and important careers in the fields of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.
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)
Career Outlook
careerpathways-nm.com; bls.gov
Demand for police officers and detectives is faster than the average at 5% for the next decade 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 |
Teacher
Ms. Justina Miller (justina.miller@rrps.net)
For More Info: See Ms. Miller in HUM 105 or talk to your counselor.