

Introduction

Programs of Study

Career options within the federal Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security Career Cluster are plentiful. There are four programs of study within this federal cluster, each with a variety of jobs and occupations.
- Emergency Services
- Government and Public Administration
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Studies
Approved 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.
Teacher Resources

- 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
Professional Associations

The following associations are related to careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security:
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
- 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 Sheriffs Association
- Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association
- Texas Municipal Police Association
- Texas Tactical Police Officers Association

CTSOs
Career Cluster News

Here are a few upcoming events:
July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX
Irving, TX
TWC Resources


Additional Resources
