Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy Technical Diploma

Program Code: 30-504-2

For more information: wctc.edu/law-academy

WCTC’s Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy prepares you to become certified as a law enforcement officer and enhances your ability to gain employment with a law enforcement agency. Build upon your previous classroom knowledge through additional training in topics such as defense and arrest tactics, emergency vehicle operation, firearms and vehicle contacts.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states. 

Program Outcomes

The Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy program outcomes align with outcomes established by the WI Department of Justice Law Enforcement Standards Board.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.