(La Porte, IN) - La Porte High School will be offering a new course of study for students interested in careers in criminal justice.

At this week’s school board meeting, school leaders announced a new Criminal Justice Pathway in which students will explore fascinating criminal justice and law enforcement career opportunities that count towards their diploma requirements. They say there has already been overwhelming student interest in the new program.

Aspyn Beaty, who aspires to be a lawyer, is one of the La Porte High School students looking forward to taking part. “I was really hoping when I got to high school there would be a pathway that I could follow,” she said. “I’m really excited because it aligns with my goals.”

The new program will begin next school year.