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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.

First Term

Second Term

Third Term

Fourth Term

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.

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