Introduction
Programs of Study
Statewide Programs of Study
- Emergency Services
- Government and Public Administration
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Studies
Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.
Careers in the Military
Navigate the Careers in the Military website for related military occupations to this career cluster:
Law and Public Safety Teacher Resources
Follow the links below to Law and Pubic Safety teaching resources related to this career cluster.- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson Plans
- Programs of Study
- Course Pages
- Correctional Services
- Court Systems and Practices
- Criminal Investigation
- Federal Law Enforcement and Protective Services
- Firefighter I
- Firefighter II
- Forensic Science
- Law Enforcement I
- Law Enforcement II
- Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security/Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
- Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
Government and Public Administration Teaching Resources
Follow the links below to Government and Public Administration teaching resources related to this career cluster.
- Scope and Sequence
- Lesson Plans
- Programs of Study
- Course Pages
- Foreign Service and Diplomacy
- National Security
- Planning and Governance
- Political Science I
- Political Science II
- Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government
- Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government/Extended Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government
- Principles of Government and Public Administration
- Public Management and Administration
- Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation
Professional Associations
Teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.The following associations are related to careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security:
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
- Association for Career and Technical Education
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- International Trial Attorneys Association
- National Association of Legal Assistants
- National Association of Legal Secretaries
- National Association of Security Companies (NASCO)
- National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS)
- National Court Reporter Association
- National Fire Protection Association
- National Governors Association: The Center for Best Practices
- National Sheriffs Association
- Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association
- Texas Municipal Police Association
- Texas Tactical Police Officers Association
- World Affairs Councils of America
CTSOs
TWC Resources
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.
Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:Additional Resources
Additional resources related to careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security: