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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10809172 | Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10504104 | Intro to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| 10504113 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| 10504151 | Tactical Application of Skills and Knowledge-Beginning | 2 |
| 10504160 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| Second Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10504108 | Intro to Investigation Support Services | 3 |
| 10504121 | Traffic Theory | 3 |
| 10504135 | Juvenile Law | 3 |
| 10504140 | Report Writing | 3 |
| 10504152 | Tactical Application of Skills & Knowledge-Intermediate | 2 |
| Third Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10809144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| 10809143 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 10504110 | Criminal Justice Service Readiness | 2 |
| 10504123 | Criminal Investigation Theory | 3 |
| 10504125 | Patrol Procedures | 2 |
| 10504129 | Community Policing Strategies | 3 |
| 10504153 | Tactical Application of Skills & Knowledge-Advanced | 2 |
| Fourth Semester | (16 Credits) |
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| 10999102 | Elective | 2 |
| 10804106 | Intro to College Math | 3 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| 10504117 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| 10504130 | Traffic Theory II | 3 |
| 10504154 | Tactical Application of Skills and Knowledge-Capstone | 2 |
Total Credits |
68 |
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| Intro to the Criminal Justice System - 3 credits This course is an introduction into the criminal justice system and it examines its components: law enforcement, court processes and corrections. Students will explore the qualifications and the selection process for the profession and will identify the duties and responsibilities of those who work within the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Criminal Law - 3 credits This is a basic study of the structure, definitions and most frequently used sections of the Wisconsin Criminal Code. Students learn how to apply the law and its related legal rules to practical situations and scenarios that are likely to be encountered by law enforcement officers. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 105041 or Criminal Justice-Corrections 105042 |
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| Tactical Application of Skills & Knowledge-Beginning - 2 credits This course will provide the opportunity for students to apply the beginning skills and knowledge learned in foundational criminal justice courses through reality-based training. |
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| Professional Communications - 3 credits This course covers perhaps the most important task of every law enforcement officer: professional communication. Whether calming a frightened victim, dispersing a crowd or conducting a witness interview, today's police officer is expected to be highly skilled in all forms of communication. Students will learn highly effective and professional techniques involved in obtaining information from suspects, complainants and victims, resolving conflict, and avoiding physical confrontations. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Written Communication - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies - 3 credits Race, Ethnic, & Diversity is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigrants and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives. |
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| Intro to Investigation Support Services - 3 credits This course focuses on supportive aspects of law enforcement investigations. The course includes instruction in police photography, fingerprinting, latent fingerprint searching, developing, and lifting. Computer based composite sketching and crime scene sketching are introduced. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Traffic Theory - 3 credits Basic Wisconsin Motor Vehicle laws are discussed and applied to traffic enforcement procedures and traffic accident investigations. A close examination of the role of the police officer performing traffic enforcement will include the detection, apprehension and prosecution of offenders. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Juvenile Law - 3 credits The course will examine the juvenile system, study the Wisconsin Children's Code, the juvenile code as well as crimes against children. Students will learn the differences between the juvenile and adult legal system with an emphasis on federal and state mandated requirements specific to law enforcement and corrections. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 or Corrections Program 105042 |
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| Report Writing - 3 credits In this course, students will learn how to write a variety of law enforcement and corrections reports to accurately and fairly convey necessary information, in a format appropriate for the criminal justice field. Students will also participate in criminal justice situational analysis leading to scenario construction, role playing and video capture to formulate a broad base of available scenarios to be used in their report writing exercises. Prerequisites: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 or Corrections Program 105042 and Written Communication 10801195 |
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| Tactical Application of Skills & Knowledge-Intermediate - 2 credits This course will provide the opportunity for students to apply the intermediate skills and knowledge learned in the first and second semesters' criminal justice courses, through reality-based training. Prerequisites: Admission to Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Program 105041, TASK-Beginning 10504151 |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| Criminal Justice Service Readiness - 2 credits This course is intended to assist students in their efforts to secure employment upon graduation. Students will complete a basic resume, cover letter, interview thank-you letter, and a standard law enforcement or corrections application. Students will also prepare for a criminal justice career interview and will participate in a mock interview with current practitioners from law enforcement or corrections agencies. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 or Criminal Justice-Corrections Program 105042 |
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| Criminal Investigation Theory - 3 credits This course covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation including the gathering of investigative information from victims and witnesses, the search and recording of crime scenes and the principles involved in collecting and preserving physical evidence. There is a strong emphasis on investigative policies, procedures and practices that are necessary and essential to secure the truth within today's legal climate. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Patrol Procedures - 2 credits Prepares students to demonstrate effective patrol techniques, utilize computer information as well as telecommunication systems available to police agencies. Respond safely and effectively to crime, crime victims, domestic abuse and other mandatory arrest situations. React appropriately to disasters and hazardous materials situations. Students will be exposed to procedures and strategies used while conducting low and high-risk vehicle contacts. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Community Policing Strategies - 3 credits This course is designed to prepare students to Identify key concepts and elements associated with law enforcement response to people in crisis as well as locating available community resources. The course will help students identify appropriate responses and guidelines related to emergency detentions. Students will also learn the philosophy behind community oriented policing as well as problem oriented policing. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 or Corrections Program 105042 |
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| Tactical Application of Skills & Knowledge-Advanced - 2 credits This course will provide the opportunity for students to apply the advanced skills and knowledge learned in the first three semesters of the criminal justice program, through reality-based training. Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 and TASK-Intermediate 10504152 |
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| Macroeconomics - 3 credits Macroeconomics is an introductory course. Basic social choices regarding economic systems, basic economic aggregates, fiscal policy, the banking system, monetary policy, and international trade are the principle topics discussed in the course. A balance is drawn between description, theory, analysis, and a critique of the institutions that characterize modern mixed-capitalist economies. Conflicting social goals, economic constraints, and environmental concerns provide the framework through which the macroeconomy is analyzed. |
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| Microeconomics - 3 credits This course examines the behavior of individual decision makers, primarily consumers and firms. Topics include choices of how much to consume and to produce, the functioning of perfectly and imperfectly competitive markets, the conditions under which markets may fail, and arguments for and against government intervention. The student applies the fundamental tools of economics to real world problems. |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Constitutional Law - 3 credits This course covers the structure of the criminal justice system, including criminal procedure. Students will learn the legal basis for law enforcement action such as arrest, use of force, and search and seizure, as well as limits on law enforcement activity. Students will also learn about the requirements under Wisconsin law guiding law enforcement agency policy and procedures. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 |
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| Traffic Theory II - 3 credits This course emphasizes the practical application of OWI investigations, traffic accident investigation, and traffic law enforcement. It uses all of the skills from Traffic Theory that are intensely reviewed followed by scenario-based and case study student activities. Prerequisites: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041; Traffic Theory 10504121 |
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| Tactical Application of Skills and Knowledge-Capstone - 2 credits This course will provide the opportunity for students to apply all the skills and knowledge learned throughout the four semesters of the criminal justice-law enforcement program, through reality-based training. Prerequisites: Admission to Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Program 105041 and TASK-Advanced 10504153 |
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| Intro to College Math - 3 credits This is an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. Prerequisite: Accuplacer Arithmetic score of 65 or equivalent or ASC Math Prep V 77854783 |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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