Academic year: 2024-2025
Justice & Community Advocacy- Associate Degree
Program Code: 1050410
The demand for individuals in service-oriented jobs is growing. The Justice & Community Advocacy program will teach students the functions of community advocacy agencies, correctional facilities, operations in probation & parole, criminal justice agencies, private investigation and emergency dispatch careers. Completion of this degree provides the graduate knowledge to improve lives of individuals and communities in a variety of jobs and interests. Graduates will learn how to provide services and assistance in socially conscious and inclusive way that inspire the neediest individuals and families to envision a future with hope. Graduates will also learn skills in situational awareness & defense, crisis management and de-escalation, substance abuse, mental health services and special needs populations.
Delivery
Day Full-time Online: Select courses only. Some online courses may require logging in at a specific time each week. Part-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay Marinette
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 9,868, Books: $ 428, Supplies: $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 10,296 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 1050410
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply
Submit the following: High school transcript( or GED / HSED transcript) or College transcript. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498-5444.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Justice & Community Advocacy associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101- College 101 1 10550206- Intro to Interview & Counsel 3 10504132- Courts / Jurisdiction 3
8 Week 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10504194- Intro to Law Enforcement 3 10504128- PS-Employment Strategies 1
Semester Total 14
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10504162- Fund of Emergency Dispatch 3 10504193- Private Investigation Tactics 3
8 Week 2 10550201- Understanding Substance Use 3 10504168- CJ-Professional Communications 3 10504103- Human Behavior & Communication 3 10504166- Investigation Practices 3 10504198- Situational Awareness Defense 1
Semester Total 19
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10809159- Abnormal Psychology 3 10504101- Intro to Probation & Parole 3 10504167- Public Safety Report Writing 3
8 Week 2 10504195- Criminal and Juvenile Law 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
Semester Total 18
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10504102- Crisis Mgmt & De-escalation 3
10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3 10520104- Advocacy of Special Population 3
8 Week 2 10504197- PS-Job Interviews 1
Semester Total 10
Total Credits 61
Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a " C " or better.
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