Justice & Community Advocacy- Associate Degree- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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
Abnormal Psychology 10809159 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) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Probation & Parole 10504101 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. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Public Safety Report Writing 10504167 Methods of criminal justice reporting, principles of effective report writing, organizing reports, writing operational reports based on case studies. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Criminal and Juvenile Law 10504195 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. Course Typically Offered: Fall
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 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) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Crisis Mgmt & De-escalation 10504102 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) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 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.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Advocacy of Special Population 10520104 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. Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
PS-Job Interviews 10504197 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) Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
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