Corrections Officer

Corrections officers guard people held in jails and prisons, following set rules and procedures.

Pathway

Human Services, Law & Public Safety Careers

Suggested courses

These are good places to start. The counseling office can help you build your plan.

Law and Public Safety

Forensics 1
Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.
Forensics 2
Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

Human & Social Foundations

Introduction to Sociology
Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. College credit available.
Introduction to Psychology
Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. College credit available.

Work-Based Learning

Internship: Work Based Learning
Grades 11 and 12. One semester (3 blocks). 1.5 credits (to be confirmed).