About this program
Criminal Justice
Join the ranks of those who protect and serve with a rewarding career in criminal justice. You’ll gain an overview of the role of the criminal justice system in our society and will become familiar with law enforcement, corrections, criminal procedures, juvenile law and constitutional law. In addition, you’ll gain skills in communication, crime prevention, report writing and forensic science applications. This program will prepare you for a career in many of the criminal justice related fields.
Admission requirements
Skills Assessment
An academic skills assessment is required for admission into this program or the following: High School GPA of 2.75 or higher (last 10 years) OR provide completion of associate’s or higher degree OR; 165 or higher on your 2014 series GED tests OR; ACT OR SAT OR Accuplacer OR Companion OR Compass (last 3 years) to waive to the general education level; The cost of the Accuplacer assessment is $15.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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Technical Studies
- Introduction to Corrections
- Criminal Justice System
- Cultural Diversity In Criminal Justice
- Criminal Procedures
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Crime Prevention Principles
- Juvenile Procedures
- Police Community Relations
- Principles of Emergency Management
- Criminal Justice Issues Capstone
- Constitutional Principles
- Criminal Justice Ethics
- Public Safety Ethics
- Writing Reports
- Public Safety Documentation
- Employment Strategies
- Public Safety Preparedness
- Communicating Professionally
- Public Safety Communication
General Studies
- Oral/Interpersonal Comm
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Intro to Sociology
- Written Communication
- Intro to Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
Suggested Electives
- Spanish 1 Law Enforcement
- Public Safety Fitness and Wellness
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Tuition
Estimated program cost: $9,908.44
Qualification
Degree: Associate Degree (AAS)
Credit Points: 63 Credits
Program Outcomes
- Examine the components of and interrelationships in the criminal justice system
- Analyze situational responses
- Apply communication skills as a criminal justice professional
- Conduct investigations
- Adhere to the professional code of ethics for a criminal justice practitioner
- Maintain personal wellness
Career paths
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- DNR Warden
- Police Officer
- Public Safety Dispatcher
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Fox Valley Technical College
Want to prepare for a career that is cutting edge? At Fox Valley Technical College you get a hands on, high-tech education that prepares you for the workplace of tomorrow. Fox Valley Technical College has been the college of choice...
Why study at Fox Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College, a 2-year public college in Appleton and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been the college of choice in this community for over 100 years.
You get high-tech occupational training for the workplace of today, whether you’re preparing for a new career or sharpening your job skills. With over 200 programs to choose from, you can put your career on the fast track.
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