Law, Safety and Security
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Program Code: 105033 If you want to make a difference in your career by keeping our communities safe from the danger and destruction of fire, consider a future in fire protection engineering technology. In this exciting field, the principles of science and engineering are used to protect people and their environments from the devastating events of fire and smoke. To safeguard our homes, buildings and businesses, highly-skilled professionals are needed to design, install and service automatic sprinkler, fire alarm and special hazard fire suppression systems. Typical careers for graduates of the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program include fire protection systems designer, fire protection systems service representative, fire protection systems installation technician and industrial safety technician. This program is offered at the Marinette campus.
TOTAL CREDITS: 69 ___________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 39,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Paralegal
Program Code: 101101 Paralegals perform work under the supervision of a lawyer in a variety of settings – a private law firm, insurance company, corporation, bank, private business, legal clinic, government agency, legal aid office, law department, special interest group, public defender’ s office, prosecutor’ s office, service company, or consulting firm. The Paralegal program is approved by the American Bar Association and is also a member of the American Association for Paralegal Education. Paralegals are not authorized to provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68
All credits from the Law Office Administration( 611101) certificate apply toward this associate degree. __________________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 21,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Advanced EMT( AEMT)
Program Code: 305316 Advanced EMT students are Wisconsin licensed EMTs seeking to upgrade their skills to the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician level. These skills are performed and compliant with the Wisconsin scope of practice. A graduate of this technical diploma program has the potential for employment as an advanced EMT technician, performing pre-hospital patient care for the ill and injured with a Wisconsin ambulance service licensed to provide EMT advanced level care. Ambulance services in Wisconsin are volunteer, private, fire-based, or hospital-based. This program is nationally accredited through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professionals under the auspices of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
TOTAL CREDITS: 4 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 39,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Criminal Justice 720 Law Enforcement Academy
Program Code: 305042 Students learn the skills of modern-day law enforcement in this full-time, 18-week program designed to produce thoroughly competent and confident officers. Graduates of this program begin their careers with an unparalleled level of professionalism through a learner-centered approach via application of scenario-based training. Your career opportunities include police officer, deputy sheriff, DNR officer, state trooper, military law enforcement officer, and private investigator. This 720-hour program is designed for individuals with 60 college credits at an associate degree level or higher, or current employment with a sponsoring law enforcement agency. This program meets criteria set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Training and Standards Bureau.
TOTAL CREDITS: 21 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 31,281 *
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