NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 94

Interact with others * Demonstrate tactical skills [ applies only to occupational certi�cations ]
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-801-136 ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1 ... learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-504-192 LEAD COURTS / JURISDICTION ... development of the American judicial system , the federal and Wisconsin court structure , Wisconsin judicial rules and procedures from complaint to sentencing as they impact police or correctional of�cers . ( Corequisites : 10-504-191 , LEAD Interviews & Resumes ; 10-504-190 , LEAD Fitness & Wellness ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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 , con�ict , 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ... de�nes human development ; examines theories ; heredity and environmental effects ; prenatal development and birth ; evaluates biosocial , cognitive psychosocial development through the life span ; aging , death , and dying . ( 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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-504-191 LEAD Employment Strategies ... the course examines the extensive hiring processes used by public safety agencies and sets the foundation for academic and occupational success . ( Corequisites : 10-504-192 , LEAD Courts / Jurisdiction ; 10- 504-190 , LEAD Fitness & Wellness ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-504-190 LEAD FITNESS & WELLNESS ... the course will provide an introduction to nutrition and eating correctly for maximum value as well as an introduction to �tness for a criminal justice professional . ( Corequisites : 10-504-191 , LEAD Interviews & Resumes ; 10-504-192 , LEAD Courts / Jurisdiction ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
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 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-504-200 LAW ENFORCEMENT BASICS ... students will have the opportunity to explore State of Wisconsin Department of Justice academy rules and regulations ; examine the role of law enforcement in a democratic society ; learn steps to take as a �rst responder to stabilize and manage a complex scene ; learn the role of law enforcement communication and how to apply speci�c communication skills and strategies in a variety of simulated situations .( Prerequisite : 10-504-191 , LEAD Employment Strategies ; Corequisite : All 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-504-201 LEGAL BASICS ... In this course students will learn the structure of the criminal justice system , including criminal procedure . Students will learn about the Constitutional Amendments and legal basis for law enforcement action such as reasonable suspicion , probable cause , arrest , use of force , search , seizure and Miranda , as well as limits on law enforcement activity . Students will learn the differences between criminal and civil cases , the classi�cations of offenses as felonies , misdemeanors , and ordinance violations , and the common elements in criminal offenses . Students will also learn about party to a crime liability and circumstances that enhance the penalty for crimes , various states of the criminal mind and basic defenses to criminal liability . Lastly , students will learn how to write a wide variety of law enforcement reports to accurately and fairly convey necessary information for use by investigators , prosecutors , and the public . This will include who reads law enforcement reports , how to take �eld notes and how to turn those �eld notes into a narrative . Students will focus on how to organize narratives , writing in �rst person with an active versus passive voice . ( Prerequisite : 10-504-191 , LEAD Employment Strategies ; Corequisite : All 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-504-202 USE OF FORCE BASICS ... students will be introduced to the legal limitations on the use of force , the incident response and disturbance resolution models , approach considerations , intervention options , and follow-through considerations . Students will learn the basic �rearm safety rules and learn how to safely handle , operate , and maintain a handgun . ( Prerequisite : 10-504-191 , LEAD Employment Strategies ; Corequisite : All 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-504-711 PHYSICAL FITNESS PHASE I ... students will participate in physical activity and learn healthy lifestyle choices for the law enforcement career . ( Prerequisites : accepted to the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement program ; 10-504-191 , LEAD Employment Strategies ; Corequisites : all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-504-203 FUNDAMENTALS OF PATROL ... students will have the opportunity to explore the importance of written policies and procedures in law enforcement work , practice use of the Traf�c and Criminal Software ( TraCS ), a software system used by Wisconsin law enforcement , examine Wisconsin ' s traf�c laws , learn how to �ll out the paper citation and electronic citation ( TraCS ), learn the legal basis for making vehicle contacts , conduct threat assessments , and demonstrate an approach vehicle contact in various simulated situations . ( Prerequisite : 10-504-200 Law Enforcement Basics ; Corequisites : all 10-504-XXX courses in the current semester ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-504-204 LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATIONS ... In this course , students will have the opportunity to learn an organized approach to problem solving and decision making , which of�cers use to resolve a wide variety of problems , compare personal beliefs to the beliefs of the law enforcement profession and analyze situations and defend the choices they make . Students will learn about the importance of proper communication with other cultures and the importance of being
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