Law and Government - Education Management Academy/New Visions Programs - CTE

New Vision Programs

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New Vision Law and Government

If you:
• like people
• are highly motivated and aspire to a profession in law or government that requires collegiate
study
• have completed all credits for graduation by June of 11th Grade except for 12th grade English,
Social Studies and Physical Education
• like to be challenged
... then this program is for you!

Career Opportunities:

Lawyer
Paralegal
Law Clerk
Probation Officer
Judge
Elected Government Officials
Federal/State/County Government

About the Program:

The New Vision Law and Government Program is an in-depth study of law and government career opportunities. Students observe staff in their actual work situations. This concept allows students to explore a variety of law and government career professions while integrating their academic knowledge with the experience of working in courts and government. Students spend approximately 6 hours per week in clinical rotations throughout various professional settings. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 18 college credits, while meeting high school requirements for English 12, Economics and Participation in Government.

Available Academic Credit:

English 101 (3 college credits)
English 102 (3 college credits)
Macro Economics (3 college credits)
U.S. Government - National (3 college credits)
Criminal Justice (3 college credits)
Criminal Law (3 college credits)

Program Objectives:

To apply previous and new academic knowledge and skills to professional situations
To expand and apply both written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with persons outside their peer group
To develop career plans based on experiential learning
To begin a transition from high school to college education
To improve and expand the ability to think critically and solve problems

Minimum Admission Requirements:

An overall 85% or higher average
An 85% or higher on the English Regents Exam
A cumulative average of 85% or higher in all English classes with no final grade below an 80%
Completion of the application form and admission essay, two teacher references and a guidance counselor reference
Interview with the admissions committee

* Students must provide their own transportation.