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The following Human Services Associate Degree courses below apply towards this program: Intro to Interview & Counsel, Understanding Substance Use, Advocacy of Special Population, Motivational Interview
Delivery
Please Note: If enrolling in this program in Marinette, you'll start your degree in Marinette and finish your degree on the Green Bay campus.
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
- Submit the following: High school transcript (or GED/HSED transcript) or College transcript. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Justice & Community Advocacy associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):
- Curriculum Note: The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 50% in field
The following certificates/technical diplomas may be applied toward this program:
- Private Investigator Pathway Certificate
- Emergency Dispatch Pathway Certificate
Employment Potential
Community Support Workers/Community Advocates
- Shelter Care Worker
- 9-1-1 Telecommunicator / Dispatch
- Probation & Parole Agent
- Correctional Officer
- Prison Guard
- Juvenile Detention Officer
- Home Detention Specialist
- Probation & Parole Agent
- Law Enforcement Officer
- Conservation Officer
- Private Investigator
- Security / Loss Prevention
Employment opportunities with additional education
- Upon successful completion of this program, along with additional coursework, graduates can earn certifiability status with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WIDOJ) Law Enforcement Academy and/or Jail Academy.
What's next after graduation?
Start here. Finish at a four-year.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Note
- Students with a criminal history including, but not limited to a felony, misdemeanor and domestic violence arrests may be denied employment in the public safety field. Extensive background checks by an employer often include any or all of the following—criminal history check, employment history, credit history check, psychological testing, physical agility testing, drug testing and/or driving record check at the discretion of the employing agency. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee employment in the field or guarantee of graduation within typical program timing.
