Proposed Updates to Law & Public Service Program of Study in Texas

Cover Page
Key
(ADD)
 
 = Recommend Add
(REMOVE) = Recommend Remove
(UPDATE) = Recommend Title/Name Update
(MERGE) = Combined Program of Study
(UPDATE) Fire Science
Statewide Program of Study
Law and Public Service
The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and
homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts,
corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.
 (UPDATE) The Fire Science Program of Study provides the opportunity for students seeking careers in the fire service to
acquire standard firefighting, fire prevention , and fire protection knowledge and skills. Students will gain broad knowledge
and skills necessary to work effectively in the fire service as firefighters, fire prevention technicians, and  fire inspectors, as well
as other related occupations.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Level 2
Disaster Response
(ADD) 
Fundamentals of Fire Protection
Level 3
Firefighter I 
Counseling and Mental Health
(ADD) 
Fire Prevention and Protection Systems
(ADD) 
Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections
(ADD) 
Crisis Care
Level 4
Firefighter II 
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security 
Project-Based Research
Related Advanced Academics
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
(ADD) AP Biology 
(ADD) AP Chemistry 
(ADD) AP Environmental Science 
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
(ADD) 
IB Environmental Systems and Societies Standard
Level
(ADD) 
IB Biology Standard Level
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Firefighting
(ADD) 
Fire Protection Technology 
Bachelor’s Degrees
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and
Protective Services
(ADD) 
Fire and Emergency Services Administration
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Statewide Program of Study
Law and Public Service
The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety,
protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles
and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.
The Legal Studies program of study introduces CTE learners to the occupations and educational opportunities related to
representing clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, as well as assisting lawyers and preparing legal
documents. This program of study explores possible specializations in a single area of law.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Principles of Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security
Level 2
Political Science I
Court Systems and Practices
Business Law
+    (ADD) Foundations of Court Reporting
Level 3
Legal Research and Writing
Political Science II
Advanced Legal Skills and Professions
+   (ADD) Civil Law and Procedures
Level 4
Career Preparation I
Project-based Research
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
+   (ADD) Forensic Science
Related Advanced Academics
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
+    (ADD) AP Government
+     (ADD) AP English
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
+    (ADD) IB Philosophy
+    (ADD) IB Theory of Knowledge
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Legal Assistant/Paralegal​
Bachelor’s Degrees
Legal Assistant/Paralegal​
+    (ADD) Advanced Legal Research​
+    (ADD) International Law and Legal Studies​
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Law​
Intellectual Property Law​
(UPDATE) Advanced Legal Research​
International Law and Legal Studies
Government and Public Administration
Statewide Program of Study
Law and Public Service
The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and
homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts,
corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.
The Government and Public Administration program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated
with examining, evaluating, and investigating conformity with laws and regulations. This program of study will also explore
the opportunities related to developing comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such
as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
+    (ADD) Principles of Law, Public Safety, and Corrections
Principles of Government and Public Administration
Level 2
Political Science I
Level 3
Planning and Governance  
Political Science II  
Dimensions of Diplomacy
Level 4
Public Management and Administration  
Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation  
Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government
Related Advanced Academics
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
+     (ADD) AP United States Government and
Politics            +     (ADD) AP Macroeconomics
+     (ADD) AP Microeconomics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
+     (ADD) IB Economics – Standard
+     (ADD) IB Global Politics – Standard
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Economics​
Political Science
 
Bachelor’s Degrees
Political Science
Government
Economics
Sociology
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Political Science
Government
Economics
Sociology
Law Enforcement
Statewide Program of Study
Law and Public Service
The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and
homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts,
corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services.
The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of
various branches of law. Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory
rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
Principles of Law and Public Service Public
Safety, Corrections and Security
Level 2
Law Enforcement I
Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services
Criminal Investigations
Level 3
Law Enforcement II
Correctional Services
Forensic Psychology
Counseling and Mental Health
+
(ADD) Crisis Care
Level 4
Forensic Psychology
Forensic Science
Practicum in Law and Public Safety, Corrections,
and Security
Related Advanced Academics
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
+
(ADD) AP Psychology
+
(ADD) US Government & Politics
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law​
Criminal Justice / Police Science​
Corrections​
+   (ADD) Administration of Justice​
Criminalistics and Criminal Science​
Bachelor’s Degrees
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law​
Enforcement Administration​
Criminal Justice / Police Science​
Juvenile Corrections​
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism​
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law​
Law Enforcement and Protective Services​
Natural Resources
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The Texas Education Agency's Career and Technology Education Advisory Committee recommends updates to the Law & Public Service Program of Study framework. Proposed changes include enhancing the Fire Science and Legal Studies programs, adding new courses, advanced academics offerings, and postsecondary opportunities to better prepare students for careers in emergency services, law enforcement, and public administration.

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  • Law & Public Service
  • Program of Study
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  1. Cover Page Title Law & Public Service Program of Study Recommended Updates. Program of study recommendations from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Career and Technology Education (CTE) Advisory Committee. These documents contain the updated program of study framework proposals. Use the key below to review the recommended updates to the programs of study. Description How to Use Current Program of Study Names (Links are to CURRENT framework documents) Proposed Name Emergency Services (UPDATE) Fire Science Legal Studies No Change Government and Public Administration No Change Law Enforcement No Change Key (ADD) = Recommend Add (REMOVE) = Recommend Remove (UPDATE) = Recommend Title/Name Update (MERGE) = Combined Program of Study

  2. Law and Public Service The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. (UPDATE) Fire Science Statewide Program of Study (UPDATE) The Fire Science Program of Study provides the opportunity for students seeking careers in the fire service to acquire standard firefighting, fire prevention , and fire protection knowledge and skills. Students will gain broad knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the fire service as firefighters, fire prevention technicians, and fire inspectors, as well as other related occupations. Related Advanced Academics Advanced Placement (AP) Courses (ADD) AP Biology (ADD) AP Chemistry (ADD) AP Environmental Science Secondary Courses for High School Credit Level 1 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Level 2 Disaster Response (ADD) Fundamentals of Fire Protection Level 3 Firefighter I Counseling and Mental Health (ADD) Fire Prevention and Protection Systems (ADD) Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections (ADD) Crisis Care Level 4 Firefighter II Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Project-Based Research International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses (ADD) IB Environmental Systems and Societies Standard Level (ADD) IB Biology Standard Level Postsecondary Opportunities Associate Degrees Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Fire Science/Firefighting (ADD) Fire Protection Technology Bachelor s Degrees Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services (ADD) Fire and Emergency Services Administration

  3. Law and Public Service The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. Legal Studies Legal Studies Statewide Program of Study The Legal Studies program of study introduces CTE learners to the occupations and educational opportunities related to representing clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, as well as assisting lawyers and preparing legal documents. This program of study explores possible specializations in a single area of law. Secondary Courses for High School Credit Level 1 Principles of Law, Public Service, Corrections, and Security Level 2 Political Science I Court Systems and Practices Business Law + (ADD) Foundations of Court Reporting Level 3 Legal Research and Writing Political Science II Advanced Legal Skills and Professions + (ADD) Civil Law and Procedures Level 4 Career Preparation I Project-based Research Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security + (ADD) Forensic Science Related Advanced Academics Advanced Placement (AP) Courses + (ADD) AP Government + (ADD) AP English International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses + (ADD) IB Philosophy + (ADD) IB Theory of Knowledge Postsecondary Opportunities Associate Degrees Legal Assistant/Paralegal Bachelor s Degrees Legal Assistant/Paralegal + (ADD) Advanced Legal Research + (ADD) International Law and Legal Studies Master s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Law Intellectual Property Law (UPDATE) Advanced Legal Research International Law and Legal Studies

  4. Law and Public Service The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. Government and Public Administration Statewide Program of Study The Government and Public Administration program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with examining, evaluating, and investigating conformity with laws and regulations. This program of study will also explore the opportunities related to developing comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Related Advanced Academics Advanced Placement (AP) Courses + (ADD) AP United States Government and Politics + (ADD) AP Macroeconomics + (ADD) AP Microeconomics Secondary Courses for High School Credit Level 1 + (ADD) Principles of Law, Public Safety, and Corrections Principles of Government and Public Administration Level 2 Political Science I Level 3 Planning and Governance Political Science II Dimensions of Diplomacy Level 4 Public Management and Administration Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses + (ADD) IB Economics Standard + (ADD) IB Global Politics Standard Postsecondary Opportunities Associate Degrees Economics Political Science Bachelor s Degrees Political Science Government Economics Sociology Master s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Political Science Government Economics Sociology

  5. Law and Public Service The Law and Public Service Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing legal services, public safety, protective services, and homeland security, including professional and technical support services. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of police, courts, corrections, private security, and fire and emergency services. Law Enforcement Statewide Program of Study The Law Enforcement program of study teaches CTE learners about the development of, adherence to, and protection of various branches of law. Students will learn how to appropriately and legally respond to breaches in the law according to statutory rules and regulations as well as investigate how and why the breaches occurred. Related Advanced Academics Advanced Placement (AP) Courses + (ADD) AP Psychology + (ADD) US Government & Politics Secondary Courses for High School Credit Level 1 Principles of Law and Public Service Public Safety, Corrections and Security Level 2 Law Enforcement I Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services Criminal Investigations Level 3 Law Enforcement II Correctional Services Forensic Psychology Counseling and Mental Health + (ADD) Crisis Care Level 4 Forensic Psychology Forensic Science Practicum in Law and Public Safety, Corrections, and Security International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses Postsecondary Opportunities Associate Degrees Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law Criminal Justice / Police Science Corrections + (ADD) Administration of Justice Criminalistics and Criminal Science Bachelor s Degrees Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law Enforcement Administration Criminal Justice / Police Science Juvenile Corrections Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Master s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees Criminal Justice / Safety Studies / Law Law Enforcement and Protective Services Natural Resources

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