Criminal Justice

Course Info

  • Criminal Justice I
  • Criminal Justice II 

Course Description

Level I Course Description

Students are introduced to the legal foundations and processes, and the principles, techniques, and practices for exploring careers within the criminal justice system.

Level II Course Description

Students learn the legal foundations and processes, the principles, techniques, and practices for exploring careers within the criminal justice system, and the history of terrorism in the United States. Students combine classroom instruction and supervised, practical experience throughout the school year.

Career Pathways Examples for Criminal Justice Students

The study of Criminal Justice, along with additional post-secondary study, training, and preparation, may lead to these careers:

 Some BLS Info - Check it Out! 

  • The median annual wage for Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers is $77,480  and Detectives and Criminal Investigators is $130,200 in the DC Metro Area as of May 2022 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Class Features

Criminal Justice I

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice System
  • Preparing for a Career in Criminal Justice
  • Understanding the Rule of Law
  • Exploring Policy
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Exploring the Courts
  • Applying Criminal Justice Communication Skills
  • Understanding Juvenile Justice

Criminal Justice II

  • Preparing for a career in Criminal Justice
  • Understanding the Rule of Law
  • Exploring Policy
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Exploring Corrections
  • Applying Criminal Justice Communication Skills
  • Exploring the Terror Threat

Professional Certification Opportunities

  • Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills

Our teachers, Mr. Russell and Mr. Kayajanian along with some of their students share information about the Criminal Justice program in these videos. 

Student's talk about their favorite things about the Criminal Justice Program in these videos. 

Features

Kevin Russell

August 30, 2017
Mr. Russell came to Edison Academy as a Criminal Justice teacher in 2017. Prior to joining the Academy faculty, he worked as a Deputy Sheriff, and with juvenile and adult probation, and held specialized positions such as Field Training Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Training Facilitator, Facilitator Trainer, Team Leaders, and Supervisor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and a Masters degree in Administration of Justice and Security.

SkillsUSA

September 09, 2020
SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Education student organization (CTESO) for students, teachers and industry who work together to ensure America has a skilled workforce both now and into the future. SkillsUSA serves middle, high and college/post-secondary school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled services. SkillsUSA provides competitions, leadership training, community service, scholarship opportunities and more for student members at the local, district, and national level.

John Kayajanian

August 26, 2019
Mr. Kayajanian came to Edison Academy as a criminal justice teacher in 2019. Prior to joining the Academy, he worked as a Police Officer, and as a Deputy Sheriff in Alexandria, Virginia. He held specialized positions such as gang unit deputy, emergency response team member, and was trained in crisis intervention strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Studies and a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education.