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Service Area: Human Services
Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
 

Career Pathway:
Law Enforcement

A career in Law Enforcement involves maintaining public safety and upholding the law through various roles such as police officers, detectives, and federal agents. Professionals in this field are responsible for preventing and investigating crimes, ensuring the safety of communities, and enforcing regulations. This career pathway offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and requires strong social, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Photo of a police officer's hat

Potential Course Sequence

*ICCSD Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Credits
Career Pathway Electives AP Human Geography Sociology Psychology 1, 2, & 3 AP Government & Politics Elective credits
*English English 9 English 10/10H Language Arts Language Arts 4 years,
60 credits
*Math Math Class Math Class Math Class Math Class 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Math courses for graduation are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry.  
*Social Studies Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class Social Studies Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Social Studies courses for graduation are Government 1, Government 2, Economics, U.S. History, and World History.  
*Science Science Class Science Class Science Class Science Class (optional) 3 years,
45 credits
  Required Science courses for graduation are Earth & Space Science, Physical Science or Chemistry, and Biology.  
CTE Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
Fine Arts Electives See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. Elective credits
World Languages Electives Level 1 or Level 2 Level 2 or Level 3 Level 3, Level 4,
or AP		 Level 4, Level 5,
or AP		 Elective credits
*Physical Education Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 Physical Education
(one trimester)		 4 years,
20 credits
*Health See our Program of Studies for a complete list of course options. 1 trimester,
5 credits

 

View our High School Program of Studies for a complete list of course offerings and descriptions

Career-Related Electives

  • AP Economics: Micro & Macro

  • AP World History 

  • AP US History 

  • Debate

  • World Languages

  • Behavioral Health Studies

  • Public Speaking 

  • Media Literacy & Communications

  • Child Health / Safety / Nutrition

  • Personal Finance

*Career Related Electives are not limited to the options above. See your school counselor for additional learning options.

Career-Related Activities

  • Speech & Debate

  • Model UN 

  • Student Unions

  • Student Government / Student Senate

  • Mock Trial 

  • Philosophy Club 

  • International Student Club 

  • World Languages Club

Internship Experiences

College Admission Requirements

See your school counselor regarding admission requirements for highly selective institutions.

Potential College Programs

  • Criminal Justice

  • Forensic Science

  • Legal Studies

  • Criminology

  • Law Enforcement Administration

  • Psychology

  • Cybersecurity

Future
Careers

  • Police Officer

  • State Trooper

  • Federal Agent

  • Crime Scene Investigator

  • Correctional Officer

  • Detective

Community Partnerships

  • Iowa City Fire Department

  • Johnson County Sheriff’s Department

  • Coralville Police Department

  • JECC-Joint Emergency Communication Center

  • Hoefer Law Firm

  • Mercy Hospital

  • Kennedy, Gelner, Cronk and Waterman, PC

  • North Liberty Police Department