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CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT- ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Program Code: 105046
Earn your associate degree while simultaneously completing the 720 Law Enforcement Academy. This program equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle the exciting challenges of police work, including criminal investigations, navigating the legal system, patrol procedures, crime scene protocol, and essential use-of-force and driving techniques. Graduate prepared to hit the ground running and make a difference, all while saving you five months of training and $ 5,000 in tuition.
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at:
Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 11,872, Books: $ 152, Supplies: $ 250 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,274
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105046
Requirements for Program Entry
Apply at www. nwtc. edu / apply
An official high school transcript, or equivalent, showing proof of graduation.( For a list of equivalents, go to www. nwtc. edu / gettingstarted.) If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
Student packet( packets are mailed one week after the application is submitted) which includes forms and requirements as designated by the Department of Justice.
Students who apply to this program must be a United States citizen in accordance with the Department of Justice. Proof of citizenship must be presented to the Public Safety office with the student packet.
Valid driver’ s license and eligible to drive college vehicles under the college’ s insurance carrier. More information included with the student packet.
Students will be required to participate in and pass a physical fitness exam prior to starting the second semester of this program. Students must also pass a fitness test at the completion of the program to obtain their certifiability status. Click on the link to the Physical Readiness Testing site below to view a list of fitness test events and minimum passing scores for the pre and post test.
Students must participate in an interview with a panel of NWTC and community members in order to enter the LE program. This interview is integrated into the Employment Strategies course which is required in your first semester.
A background check is required by the Wisconsin Department of Justice at the end of your first semester. There is an approximate cost of $ 40 for this background check. The Wisconsin Department of Justice does not allow any person with the charges below in the preparatory law enforcement officer training program: An unpardoned felony conviction, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence conviction as defined in 18 USC 921( a)( 33), or conviction of a crime that falls under the definition of domestic abuse as defined in § 968.075( 1)( a), Wis. Stats., or a conviction that is subject to the imposition of the domestic abuse surcharge under § 973.055( 1), Wis. Stats., regardless of whether any part of the surcharge was waived by the court under § 973.055( 4), Wis. Stats., will prohibit an applicant from taking part in preparatory law enforcement officer training and will prohibit employment as a law enforcement and / or tribal law enforcement officer.
Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc. edu or 920-498- 5444
Program Outcomes
Think critically Manage emergencies Communicate effectively Demonstrate professionalism Conduct investigations Interact with others * Demonstrate tactical skills [ applies only to occupational certifications ]
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement associate degree in the number of semesters shown. All core Law Enforcement curriculum must be completed within three years to obtain Department of Justice certifiability.
First Semester 8 Week 1
10890101- College 101 1 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10504192- LEAD Courts / Jurisdiction 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
8 Week 2 10809188- Developmental Psychology 3 10504191- LEAD Employment Strategies 1
Full Semester 10504190- LEAD Fitness & Wellness 1
Semester Total 15
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10504200- Law Enforcement Basics 2 One of the following: 10804113- College Technical Math 1A 3 10804134- Mathematical Reasoning 3 10504201- Legal Basics 2 10504214- Use of Force Basics 2
8 Week 2 10504203- Fundamentals of Patrol 2 10504204- Law Enforcement Foundations 2 10504205- Law Enforcement Medical Interv 1
Full Semester 10504711- Physical Fitness Phase I 1
Semester Total 15
Third Semester 8 Week 1
10504207- Investigative Basics 2 10504209- Advanced DAAT 2 10504210- Advanced Firearms 2
8 Week 2 10504206- Emergency Vehicle Strategies 3
10504208- Emergency Tactical Response 2 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3
Full Semester 10504712- Physical Fitness Phase II 1 10504176- Law Enforcement Internship 2
Semester Total 17
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10504197- PS-Job Interviews 1 10504211- Advanced Policing 2 10504212- Sensitive Crime 4
8 Week 2 10809159- Abnormal Psychology 3 10504213- Traffic Investigation Proc 4 30504511- Scenario Assessment 1
Full Semester 10504708- Physical Fitness Phase III 1
Semester Total 16
Total Credits 63
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.
Students must obtain a " C " or better in all 10-504-XXX classes to move forward with each semester.
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