Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Program
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Program Number: 10-504-1
- Two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree
- Protective Services Program Cluster
- Center for Human and Protective Services
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- Commercial Avenue, Madison
- For information call: (608) 245-5888
About the Program
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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 towards 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 is required for all certification track students. Students must complete all criminal justice core 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.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Law Enforcement Academy Certification
Students graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement can receive advanced standing towards certification as 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 cources required to complete their training, making them eligible for certification
A criminal history check, driver record check and medical exam are required for all certification track students. Students must complete all criminal justice core courses within three years in order to be eligible to apply for the skills certification courses.
Law Enforcement Academy training is authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.
View the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Certification Track for Law Enforcement Training Academy Training criteria (PDF).
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
High school diploma, HSED or GED with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of 12 college credits. Students should also have basic keyboarding skill.
In order to graduate students must achieve at least a 2.0 (C) grade in all program core courses and an overall 2.0 (C) grade point average.
Career Potential
In city, county, state and federal law enforcement departments.
- Private Security Officers
- Investigators
- Correctional Officers
- Juvenile Detention Workers
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Detectives
- Sergeants
- Lieutenants
- Captains
- Chiefs
- Probation and Parole Officers
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