Criminal Justice is a Popular Huntington Elective
One of the most popular elective courses at Huntington High School has long been Criminal Justice, a half-year, half-credit class available to juniors and seniors who have successfully completed 10th grade social studies.
“The aim of the Criminal Justice course is to give students a thorough understanding of the criminal justice system as it operates on the local level,” according to a description found in the high school course bulletin. Erik Bruckbauer is assigned to teach the course.
Joseph Leavy, the district’s director of humanities, said he’s confident this year’s students will receive the same quality instruction others have in past years. There are plans to have class participants utilize the newly constructed mock courtroom at the high school.
The curriculum includes a discussion of felonies and misdemeanors, the principles of criminal law, the roles of the police, district attorney, judge and defense attorney and “the nature of criminal court procedure,” states the course description. “Activities in the course include field trips, expert speakers and mock trials, all designed to enhance the students’ appreciation for the adversarial nature of criminal litigation.”
For more information about the course or any other Huntington social studies course contact Mr. Leavy at 673-2079 or jleavy@hufsd.edu.
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