Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice/Pre-Law Program
This major will focus on the basics of the criminal justice system and will emphasize public speaking, conflict resolution, and criminal procedure. Mr. Katten believes strongly that every individual deserves their rights as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
This year will be Mr. Katten's 9th year teaching Criminal Justice/Pre-Law at VTCTA. He is excited to be teaching students this subject matter. Mr. Katten hopes you are as excited and eager to learn the subject matter as he was to practice it. Criminal Justice/Law careers are in need of qualified, motivated, and intelligent individuals with a desire to do good.
"It is my privilege to help educate, inspire, and prepare you." - Mr. Katten
STAFF
Meet our Instructors:
Steven Katten
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Arizona State
- Juris Doctorate, John Marshall Law School
- Cook County, IL, Assistant State's Attorney, Criminal Division
- DuPage County, IL, Assistant State's Attorney, Criminal Division
- Criminal Defense Attorney, Private Practice
Courses-
- Criminal Justice II
- Criminal Justice III
- Criminal Justice Advanced Studies
- Criminal Justice/Mock Trial Club
Anthony Strachan
- 19 years teaching in public education
- Bachelors in Secondary Education, UNLV
- Masters in Administration, NOVA Southeastern University
- Endorsements in Social Studies and Physical Science
Courses-
- Foundation of Public Safety
COURSE OF SEQUENCE
Students who Major in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law will take the following courses:
9th-Foundations of Public Safety
10th-Criminal Justice II
11th-Criminal Justice III
12th-Criminal Justice Advanced Studies
We also encourage all Criminal Justice students to Minor in one of the following areas:
Law Enforcement
Forensic Science
9-1-1 Dispatch
Recommended Coursework Includes:
11th-AP US History and AP Literature
12th-AP Government, AP Language, AP Statistics and AP Psychology
CAREER PATHWAYS
