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Appoquinimink Pathways

School of Civic Leadership

The catalog defines two pathway options in Civic Leadership: Criminal Justice & Legal Issues and Life-Centered Career Education.

Source of record: 2030 High School Course Catalog
The School of Civic Leadership supports students who want to pursue public service, law, criminal justice, and civic engagement, while also providing a specialized alternative pathway focused on independent living and career readiness.

Criminal Justice & Legal Issues

This four-course criminal justice program draws from law, policing, courts, public policy, psychology, and sociology to help students understand how justice systems operate in society.

Potential Careers

  • Lawyer
  • Police officer
  • Lobbyist
  • Public policy professional
  • Politician
  • Human resources professional

Pathway Highlights

  • Up to 15 college credits listed in the catalog
  • Public policy, psychology, and sociology alignment
  • Technology applications and investigations capstone

Pathway Course Sequence

CourseCodeCreditPrerequisite / Note
Introduction to Criminal JusticeCRJ1011 Credit + 3 College CreditsNone listed in catalog.
Principles of CriminologyCRJ2051 Credit + 3 College CreditsIntroduction to Criminal Justice
Choose one: AP Psychology, Sociology, AP Comparative Government & Politics, or AP U.S. Government & PoliticsVaries1 CreditSelected with counselor guidance.
Criminal Investigation & Technology ApplicationsCRJ3591 Credit + 3 College CreditsPrinciples of Criminology
College Credit / Advanced Standing
The catalog lists Wilmington University CRJ 101, CRJ 205, CRJ 318, and CRJ 350.
Certifications / Credentials
JA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Incident Command System credentials are listed in the catalog.

Life-Centered Career Education

LCCE is designed for students pursuing a Diploma of Alternative Achievement Standards, with a strong focus on independent living, career readiness, community access, and postsecondary transition planning.

Potential Careers

  • Competitive employment with supported transition planning
  • Community-based work experiences
  • Postsecondary LIFE or certificate programs

Pathway Highlights

  • Hands-on vocational and independent living instruction
  • Community-based instruction and work studies
  • Alignment with DVR, DDDS, and 18-22 LIFE transition supports

Pathway Course Sequence

CourseCodeCreditPrerequisite / Note
Life Skills I-IICFC100-CFC103No credit; alternative pathway progressionProgression is based on mastery of curricular expectations.
Vocational Studies I-IICFC200-CFC203No credit; alternative pathway progressionProgression is based on mastery of curricular expectations.
Cooperative Work Studies I-IICFC400-CFC403No credit; community internship progressionStudents complete vocational and work studies coursework first.
Catalog Note
The catalog presents LCCE as an alternative pathway without traditional credit accumulation. Page 63 also references DLM Math, English, Science, Independent Living Studies, Work Studies, and work-based learning beginning in grade 11.