Statewide Program of Study: Law Enforcement — Page 1�
Revised–June 2024
Law and Public Service Career Cluster
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. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from police officer and firefighter to political scientist and lawyer.
Statewide Program of Study: Law Enforcement *
The Law Enforcement program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the development and enforcement of laws by various branches of law enforcement. This program of study includes the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. Students will understand the role of constitutional law at local, state, and federal levels; the U.S. legal system; criminal law; and law enforcement terminology and the classification and elements of crime.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
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Level 4 |
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Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
Dual Credit | Dual credit offerings will vary by local education agency. |
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
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Expanded Learning Opportunities |
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Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Apprenticeships
Associate Degrees
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
Additional Stackable IBCs/Licensures
Example Aligned Occupations
Police and Sheriff’s �Patrol Officers
Median Wage: $64,373
Annual Openings: 5,424
10-Year Growth: 13%
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Median Wage: $82,090
Annual Openings: 1,536
10-Year Growth: 8%�
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Median Wage: $97,571
Annual Openings: 5,461
10-Year Growth: 12%
Successful completion of the Law and Public Service program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Services endorsement.
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.
For more information visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-study-additional-resources
Law Enforcement
This is an online dual credit program through South Plains College.
Must be 21 to enter SPC Police Academy.
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Law and Public Service Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Law Enforcement
Course Information
Level 1
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security* 13029200 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | 1. |
Level 2
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Law Enforcement I 13029300 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Criminal Investigation 13029550 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services* 13029800 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Level 3
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Law Enforcement II 13029400 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Law Enforcement I Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Correctional Services 13029700 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Forensic Psychology N1303012 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Law Enforcement I and Psychology Recommended Corequisites: None | |
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* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Law and Public Service career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Law Enforcement
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Law and Public Service Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Law Enforcement
Course Information
Level 3
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Counseling and Mental Health* 13024600 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Crisis Care* TBD (TBD credit) | | Prerequisites: TBD Corequisites: TBD Recommended Prerequisites: TBD Recommended Corequisites: TBD | |
Level 4
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Forensic Science* 13029500 (1 credit) | | Prerequisites: One credit in Biology, one credit in Chemistry, Integrated Chemistry and Physics (IPC), or Physics�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security* First Time Taken: 13030100 (2 credits) Second Time Taken: 13030110 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security + Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security* First Time Taken: 13030105 (3 credits) Second Time Taken: 13030115 (3 credits) | | Prerequisites: None�Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study* First Time Taken: 12701121 (2 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
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* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Law and Public Service career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Law Enforcement
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Law and Public Service Career Cluster
Statewide Program of Study: Law Enforcement
Course Information
Level 4
Course | | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Career Clusters |
Career Preparation for Programs of Study + Extended Career Preparation* First Time Taken: 12701141 (3 credits) | | Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or higher CTE course Corequisites: None Recommended Prerequisites: None Recommended Corequisites: None | |
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Law and Public Service career cluster, �contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Law Enforcement