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

Detectives and Criminal Investigators


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.