Law, Safety and Security
Emergency Dispatch
Program Code: 905048 Students will learn the basic tools, technology and protocols involved in emergency dispatching. This certificate will involve both lecture and hands on exercises to familiarize the student with the skills necessary to succeed in the field. Professional dispatchers assist students in learning the competencies required to complete the course. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the National Emergency Dispatching exam and attain certification by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch.
All credits from this certificate apply toward the Criminal Justice Professional Studies( 105045) associate degree.
TOTAL CREDITS: 6
Jail Officer Academy
Program Code: 615042 This four-week certificate is designed for individuals seeking certifiability as a jail officer in the state of Wisconsin. Recruits will experience training and scenarios applicable to the correctional environment. These courses meet the requirements for county jail / correctional officer certification set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Some credits from this certificate apply toward the Criminal Justice Professional Studies( 105045) associate degree.
TOTAL CREDITS: 6
Jail and Juvenile Officer Academy
Program Code: 9050412 Students will participate in training and simulation designed to prepare for careers in Wisconsin’ s jails and co-located secure detention facilities. These courses meet the requirements for county jail / correctional & juvenile detention officer certifications set by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
TOTAL CREDITS: 7
CERTIFICATE
Law Office Administrator
Program Code: 611101 A law office administrator is a person qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity who is responsible for law office management, communications process, supervising paralegals, law office billing and law library management. Law office administrators are not authorized to practice law.
TOTAL CREDITS: 12
All credits from this certificate apply toward the Paralegal( 101101) associate degree.
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