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Career & Technical Education’s

Workforce Dual Credit Programs

Workforce Dual Credit Programs Public Service Endorsement

• Criminology & Criminal Justice – UTA - 11th or 12th Grade – TSI – All

• AISD Teacher Academy - UTA - 11th or 12thGrade – TSI - All

Workforce Dual Credit Programs Overall Admission Requirements - UTA

• Rank in top 20% of class; or,• Have a 3.5 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; or,• Have a qualifying PSAT or SAT or ACT score

AND• Have minimum passing standards on ALL parts of the

TSI; or,• Have a qualifying PSAT or SAT or ACT score

AND• Complete the on-line AISD interest application and

interview AND

• Apply for admission to UTA by completing an ApplyTexas application (www.applytexas.org)

Criminology & Criminal JusticeCourses Apply to Criminology & Criminal Justice Degree at

UTACriminology is the study of the making of law &

society’s response to the breaking of law.Criminal Justice is the study of the operation & activities of social control agencies that aim at

regulating the behavior of citizens at large.

ImportantQualities

Youneed to be an

Inquisitive&

AnalyticalPerson,

AProblem Solver

with Keen Listening

& Observation

Skills

INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM An overview of the entire criminal justice system; history and development, law enforcement, prosecution and defense, courts and trial processes, and corrections.

INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT An overview of the historical and organizational development of police systems. Emphasis is placed on the function and organizational structure of law enforcement agencies and how these agencies interface with other components of the criminal justice system.

ETHICS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM An examination of ethical issues confronted by criminal justice personnel and organizations. The course explores the standards and professional responsibilities of criminal justice practitioners, including law enforcement officers, officers of the courts, and juvenile and corrections officials.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONSFundamentals of criminal investigation, including theory and history, conduct at crime scenes, sources of information, collection and preservation of evidence, case and trial preparation.

You Wi l l Learn :

TSI – Reading, Writing, & Math Public Service Endorsement

AISD Teacher Academy

Public Service Endorsement

Courses Included in the Program

The Professional Educator

This course introduces students to the teaching profession. Professionalism, ethics, learning theory and historical foundations, advocacy, and current trends and issues in education will be examined. Students will develop a personal philosophy of education.

Teaching Diverse Learners

A survey course that focuses on effective differentiated instruction, assessment, and management strategies for working with diverse learners to build capacity for constructing a culturally responsive learning environment. Designed to provide increased self-awareness and insight into issues of diversity. Additionally, students will examine education law and models related to diverse learners as well as strategies for working with parents and families of diverse learners. Students will evaluate multicultural context, demographics, and practices at a local school. This course requires students to spend a minimum of 20 hours a semester in a K-12 classroom.

Positive Classroom Management

A survey of effective strategies of classroom management based on contemporary research. Particular attention will be paid to creating proactive learning environments through positive behavioral interventions and supports. Outcomes students will demonstrate include: instructional management and application of positive behavioral supports, procedures of assessment for planning classroom management; understanding of functional behavior assessment, a continuum of behavioral support, and the role of behavioral strategies in instructional classroom management; and understanding classroom management systems and instructional formats. Course will include a field-based component.

Classroom Assessment

This course will introduce students to classroom assessment strategies that are used to inform teaching. Focus will include ways to interpret standardized test results and also create and use authentic classroom-based assessments to design and deliver differentiated instruction. Data-based instructional decisions will also be introduced. Course will include a field-based component.

AISD Teacher Academy

Public Service Endorsement

Courses Included in the Program

The Professional Educator

This course introduces students to the teaching profession. Professionalism, ethics, learning theory and historical foundations, advocacy, and current trends and issues in education will be examined. Students will develop a personal philosophy of education.

Teaching Diverse Learners

A survey course that focuses on effective differentiated instruction, assessment, and management strategies for working with diverse learners to build capacity for constructing a culturally responsive learning environment. Designed to provide increased self-awareness and insight into issues of diversity. Additionally, students will examine education law and models related to diverse learners as well as strategies for working with parents and families of diverse learners. Students will evaluate multicultural context, demographics, and practices at a local school. This course requires students to spend a minimum of 20 hours a semester in a K-12 classroom.

Positive Classroom Management

A survey of effective strategies of classroom management based on contemporary research. Particular attention will be paid to creating proactive learning environments through positive behavioral interventions and supports. Outcomes students will demonstrate include: instructional management and application of positive behavioral supports, procedures of assessment for planning classroom management; understanding of functional behavior assessment, a continuum of behavioral support, and the role of behavioral strategies in instructional classroom management; and understanding classroom management systems and instructional formats. Course will include a field-based component.

Classroom Assessment

This course will introduce students to classroom assessment strategies that are used to inform teaching. Focus will include ways to interpret standardized test results and also create and use authentic classroom-based assessments to design and deliver differentiated instruction. Data-based instructional decisions will also be introduced. Course will include a field-based component.

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