Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice pathway is a 2 year pathway and this course is hosted at the Lincoln Education Center. This course includes specialized classroom and practical experiences related to public safety occupations including law enforcement, loss protection services, and homeland security. Potential careers in this pathway include lawyer, judge, police officers, DNR officer, security officer, detective, forensic scientist and many more.
North Central CTE Cooperative partners with LLN (Marshall County Lifelong Learning Network) to offer this opportunity for students in the CTE Cooperative.
Criminal Justice Courses
Course Description
The Criminal Justice CTE dual-credit pathway introduces high school students to the world of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Students earn college credits as they're learning constitutional law, criminal investigations, crime scene processing, and public safety procedures. The curriculum follows a sequence of foundational and advanced courses including:
Principles of Criminal Justice: An overview of the history, purposes, and functions of the three primary components of the justice system.
Law Enforcement Fundamentals: Focuses on police procedures, patrol operations, traffic enforcement, and use-of-force standards.
Criminal Investigations: Explains crime scene analysis, evidence collection, interviewing techniques, and forensics.
Corrections & Cultural Awareness: Examines the penal system, offender rehabilitation, and the sociological aspects of the legal system.
Dual Credit
Ivy Tech Community College provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 15 CRIM dual credits, including:
101 Intro to Criminal Justice Systems
105 Intro to Criminology
110 Intro to Law Enforcement
103 Cultural Awareness
130 Intro to Corrections
Certifications Earned
Students will also receive training in and test for jailer and dispatcher certifications. Career Preparation: Students will have a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a police officer, detective, forensic scientist, lawyer, and many other careers within the criminal justice field.
Criminal Justice Instructor Information
Year 1: Lincoln Ed Center
Meet Your Instructor: Officer Travis Schieber
Welcome to the Criminal Justice program! We are proud to introduce Travis Schieber as our lead instructor—a dedicated professional bringing nearly two decades of real-world law enforcement and military experience directly into the classroom.
Officer Schieber serves actively with the Plymouth Police Department and holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Criminal Justice from Purdue University Global. His background spans both civilian and military sectors, offering students an unparalleled, comprehensive look into the field of criminal justice.
Military & Academic Leadership
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20 Years of Military Police Experience: Devoted two decades to the Army Reserves, including multiple combat and humanitarian tours overseas.
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Advanced Leadership Training: Currently completing the prestigious U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy.
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Experienced Educator: Years of proven leadership and instruction as a military leadership instructor and senior enlisted advisor to commanders.
Civilian Law Enforcement Expertise
With over a decade of civilian law enforcement experience, Officer Schieber has served in various facets of law enforcement, including roles as a:
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K9 Handler
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Patrol Supervisor
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SWAT & Qualified Sniper
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School Resource Officer (SRO)
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Physical/Defensive Tactics Instructor
"My goal is to bridge the gap between criminal justice curiosity and textbook theory with real-world application, preparing the next generation of criminal justice professionals with the practical knowledge, ethics, and tactical mindset they need to succeed."-Officer Travis Schieber
Whether you are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement, military service, or the legal system, Officer Schieber’s classroom offers the firsthand insight and mentorship to help you get there.