Industry Recognized Certificates/Credentials
Students have the potential to earn an industry recognized certificates and credentials through their experiences in our CTE programs. The following certificates and credentials could include the following:
Employability Skills
While enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Forensics program, students will be expected to work on various employability skills that could be related to the industry recognized certificate/credentials listed above. See some examples of how students will work on these skills below:
- Interpersonal Skills
The student will recognize the benefits of developing relationships with disability advocacy organizations that can assist throughout the investigation.
- Communication Skills
The student will explain rights granted to victims of crime by Victim’s Rights Act, including but not limited to the legal requirements for providing victim’s written notice.
- Critical Thinking Skills
The student will recognize the ethical obligation to testify truthfully to the facts regardless of personal or professional bias. The student will provide examples of the courtroom strategies used by prosecuting and defense attorneys and the appropriate responses to those strategies.
CTSO Applications
Students who enroll in a course within the Criminal Justice and Forensics program have the opportunity to engage in in a CTSO. Below are some potential applications to a CTSO that student could be involved when participating in this CTE program:
- SkillsUSA: Criminal Justice Competition
This contest utilizes both written and practical exercises to evaluate the contestants’ abilities and knowledge of the field. Contestants are scored on their knowledge and application of U.S. Constitutional Law, written and verbal communications skills, and their ability to handle an entry-level law enforcement position.
- SkillsUSA: Crime Scene Investigation
This contest utilizes both written and practical exercises to evaluate the contestants’ abilities and knowledge of the field. Contestants are scored on their knowledge and application of U.S. Constitutional Law, written and verbal communications skills, and their ability to handle an entry-level law enforcement position.
- CTSO Leadership Kickoff
Colorado CTSOs are ready and motivated to guide CTSO leaders to kickoff their year of leadership. This event is for chapter officers or potential leadership students (if officers have not yet been elected). This training will include a well-balanced chapter Program of Work and engaging and motivating members.