Mayde Creek High School – Correctional Services

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course provides a more in-depth application of previously learned knowledge and skills. In Criminal Investigations, students learn terminology and procedures related to investigating crime scenes. They study evidence collection, fingerprinting and courtroom presentation through case studies and simulated crime scenes. Students gain experience collecting and analyzing bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, shoe and tire impressions, bite marks, blood spatter, firearms and ammunition, and other types of evidence. In Correctional Services, students learn the roles and responsibilities of a county/municipal correctional officer. They discuss relevant rules, regulations and laws of municipal, county, state, or federal facilities as well as defensive tactics, restraint techniques, and first aid procedures used in these settings. This course is offered at Miller Career and Technology Center. Pre-requisites: Law Enforcement I, Law Enforcement II Co-requisite: Criminal Investigations REQUIRED: MCTC Course Request Application - Selecting this course for planning purposes does not guarantee enrollment into the course. Successful completion of Criminal Investigations is required to progress to Correctional Services.