10-504-194 INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ... in this course , learners will discover the history and evolution of policing and explore thought-provoking issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing . Learners will examine the role of law enforcement in a democratic society , covering concepts such as law enforcement services ; crime deterrence ; discretion , and the expanded role of today ’ s police officers . This course will also explore evolving law enforcement strategies and attitudes that build effective law enforcement and community relationships including the use of problem-oriented policing . Learners will also consider how professional law enforcement officers work in conjunction with the courts , corrections and other agencies to administer criminal justice in Wisconsin .
10-504-128 PS-EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES ... the course examines the extensive hiring processes used by public safety agencies and sets the foundation for academic and occupational success .
10-550-201 UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE ... Explore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use . Examine treatment approaches , models , and screening criteria . Examine substances of abuse , history of SUDs , and their impact on the individual and society .
10-504-162 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY DISPATCH ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skills process and understanding every successful public safety telecommunicator needs to meet the demands of this critical profession .
10-504-162 FUNDAM 10-504-168 CRIMINAL JUSTICE-PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ... Learners will internalize and apply the foundations of human interaction including universal truths ; development of voluntary compliance , cooperation , and collaboration ; owning their own weaknesses ; and , knowing when to act . Students will apply professional communication skills , including arbitration , mediation , and ethical intervention in a simulated criminal justice setting . ENTALS OF EMERGENCY DISPATCH ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge skills process and understanding every successful public safety telecommunicator needs to meet the demands of this critical profession .
10-504-192 PRIVATE INVESTIGATION TACTICS ... private investigators are used by law firms , corporations , insurance companies and other public and private entities . This course covers the basics of locating individuals using open sources of information , ethical considerations for investigators , constitutional law application and current investigative practices as preparation for success as a private investigator , corporate and private security or insurance claim investigator . Includes lessons on developing a business and marketing plan and preparing for the Wisconsin Private Detective license exam .
10-504-166 INVESTIGATION PRACTICES ... The course will provide the student with the skills necessary to conduct general investigations related to both criminal and civil liability . Best practices and strategies will be presented . The student will learn of the benefits of open source information ; the application of criminal and civil law in proving elements of a crime or determining fault , the legal parameters to conducting investigations , and the required standards to submitting investigative results in court . An examination will be made of the various career paths available in this field . This includes corporate security , insurance and worker compensation , private investigations and public safety .
10-804-113 COLLEGE TECHNICAL MATH 1A ... topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 )
10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ... surveys features , causes , assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior through major theoretical perspectives . Introduces the diagnosis system of the DSM-IV , the history , cultural / social differences , current perspectives , diagnosis criteria / treatments . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better )
10-504-101 INTRO TO PROBATION & PAROLE ... This course will focus on a practical perspective of corrections both institutional and community . Topics that will be examined and critiqued include institutional security , restorative justice , community-based supervision , role of the probation & parole officer and successful offender rehabilitation .
10-504-167 PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT WRITING ... methods of criminal justice reporting , principles of effective report writing , organizing reports , writing operational reports based on case studies .
10-504-195 CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE LAW ... In this course , learners will discover the history and philosophy of criminal law ; utilize basic terminology and elements of criminal law while analyzing facts and circumstances to determine which crimes or forfeitures may have been committed and any defenses that might be available . They will assess crimes against persons , public safety , habitation , property , public order and morals , as well as crimes involving drugs or alcohol . They will consider the rights of victims and defendants while applying various forms of punishment and sentencing options to crime scenarios . This course will also provide the learner with the special knowledge and understanding of the history of juvenile justice and juvenile rights , child abuse , neglect and other crimes against children . They will determine the system ’ s proper jurisdiction over juveniles in ordinance and traffic offenses , delinquency , and waiver to adult court . They will investigate taking a youth into custody , the role of intake , and the juvenile court process from custody through adjudication . They will also evaluate the dispositional options and placements available including juvenile corrections .
10-801-196 ORAL / INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ... this course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation , group activity , and other projects . The study of self , conflict , and cultural contexts will be explored , as well as their impact on communication . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444 )
10-504-102 CRISIS MANAGEMENT & DE-ESCALATION ... This course will examine the unique challenges that the learner may encounter in their career when in contact with persons in crisis or persons with mental illness . The ability to recognize and de-escalate dangerous behavior will make you more successful at your job . The student will learn to identify signs of crisis and mental illness as well as conflict resolution techniques to calm an otherwise volatile situation . ( Prerequisite : 10-504-168 CJ-Professional Communication )
10-809-172 INTRO TO DIVERSITY STUDIES ... basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better )
10-520-104 ADVOCACY OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS ... Examine the concept of advocacy as it relates to the human services field . Identify various populations that students will work with within the human services field . Develop and practice strategies for communication and advocating for people . Explore belief systems , social pressure , moral problems and decision making as it relates to various child and adult populations . Apply reflective practitioner techniques .
10-520-191 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ... Ascertain fundamental building block skills in Motivational Interviewing . Apply the Spirit and basic Motivational Interviewing interventions in therapeutic sessions . Evaluate performance through real play counseling sessions and personal experience reflections . Recognize ambivalence and motivation to change . Determine differences between sustain and change talk . Apply collaborative goal setting . Determine client direction using focus techniques . Apply reflective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling .)
10-504-197 PS-JOB INTERVIEWS ... provides the opportunity for the learner to prepare for the public safety hiring process with an emphasis on oral board interviews . ( Prerequisite : 10-504-128 , PS - Employment Strategies OR 10-504-191 , LEAD Employment Strategies )
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