Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

Program #105041

Associate Degree of Applied Science

Providing the academic and professional training necessary to become a law enforcement officer, the Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement program provides necessary skills in behavioral sciences and written and verbal communication. Police officer efficiency and effectiveness increases with a better understanding of the daily problems of society and knowledge of law enforcement techniques. Graduates seeking employment will be required to pass a physical exam and meet physical fitness standards; have possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record; and have no conviction of a felony offense. Positions require a background investigation, psychological testing and mandatory drug testing. An applicant for employment as a law enforcement officer must possess either 1) a two-year associate degree from a Wisconsin technical college or its accredited equivalent from another state or, 2) a minimum of 60 fully accredited college-level credits. Law Enforcement Academy Certification: Students graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement can receive advanced standing toward certification as a sworn law enforcement officer. In order to meet these requirements, all requirements of the Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement program must be met. Students completing the first two semesters of the program may apply for the skills certification courses required to complete their training, making them eligible for certification. A medical exam in required for all certification track students. Students must complete all criminal justice course courses within three years in order to be eligible for LESB certification. Law Enforcement Academy training is authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement information page.

Classes in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

last updated: 10:01:28 AM Jul 4 2009

Below is a listing of the courses that comprise this program. This listing is in recommended order for completion. However, many programs do not require enrollment restricted to this format.

Clicking on each course will provide information regarding class availability for upcoming semesters.

• Catalog # Class name Credits
   

First Term

• 10504111 Intro To Criminal Justice 3
   
• 10504170 Introduction to Corrections 3
   
• 10801195 Written Communication 3
   
• 10804106 Intro to College Math 3
   
• 10809199 Psychology Of Human Relations 3
   
• 10890100 College Success 1
   

Second Term

• 10504113 Criminal Law 3
   
• 10504121 Patrol Procedures 3
   
• 10504136 Juvenile Law 3
   
• 10801196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm 3
   
• 10809122 Intro to Amer Government 3
   
• 10809197 Contemporary American Society 3
   

Third Term

• 10504115 Constitutional Law 3
   
• 10504123 Criminal Investigation 3
   
• 10504131 Traffic Theory 3
   
• 10504141 Report Writing 3
   
• 10531150 Emergency Response for PS 2
   

Fourth Term

• 10504143 Criminology/Law Enforcement 3
   
• 10504152 Emergency Management 3
   
• 10504160 Professional Communications 3
   
• 10504165 Community Policing Strategies 3
   
• 10809172 Race Ethnic & Diversity 3
   

The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Curriculum Sheet (PDF) will identify the course requirement and acceptable alternative options as 'OR' selections.
Example: Written Communication (10-801-195), OR English 1 (20-801-201) as an acceptable alternative.