Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy Technical Diploma
Program Code: 30-504-2
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.
- Admission is restricted to those who qualify under Wisconsin Department of Justice administrative rules.
- Candidates must possess at least 60 college credits, undergo a criminal history and driver record check, successfully complete a medical examination by a licensed health care provider and participate in a personal screening interview.
- Information on the process to apply for WCTC’s Law Enforcement Academy is available through the WCTC Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Department.
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.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
504-700 | Overview of Criminal Justice | 1 |
504-702 | Overview of Tactics | 1 |
504-703 | Overview of Investigations | 2 |
504-704 | Principles Patrol Response | 2 |
504-705 | Principles of Tactics | 3 |
504-706 | Princ Emer Veh Response | 2 |
504-708 | Health and Fitness | 1 |
504-709 | Application Traffic Response | 2 |
504-710 | Application of Investigation | 2 |
504-711 | Scenario Assessment | 1 |
504-713 | Overview of Patrol Response | 2 |
504-714 | Principles of Investigations | 1 |
Total Credits | 20 |