Program Costs & Financial Aid
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
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Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy technical diploma in the number of semesters shown.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or better in all courses to complete the technical diploma.
Program Outcomes
- Think critically
- Manage emergencies
- Communicate effectively
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Conduct investigations
- Interact with others
- Demonstrate tactical skills (applies to Certification Track only)
Graduate Employment
with 53% in field
Median Starting Salary
Source: NWTC Graduate Outcome Survey
Employment Potential
Law Enforcement Officer
- DNR Officer
- State Trooper
- Private Investigator
- Military Law Enforcement Officer
- Security Officer
Employment opportunities with additional education
- Police or Sheriff Administrator
- Specialized Units (K-9 SWAT, etc)
- State Agent
- Federal Agent
- Jail/Correctional Officer
Note
- Students must provide a personal email address in their online college application. This email address is where the Academy application packet will be sent.
- Regardless of prior college credit, all courses must be completed to obtain certifiability with the Law Enforcement Standards Board of the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
- This program is Financial Aid eligible. Veterans’ Benefits may be used to cover material and program fees. A payment plan is also available.
- The credits earned through successful completion of this program do not count toward the 60-credit requirement imposed by Wisconsin Administrative Code Section LES 2.01(1)(e) for employed officers. However, academy credits may be applied toward an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice to partially satisfy the college credit requirement.
Industry Credentials
Students who successfully complete this program will receive law enforcement officer certifiability status in the state of Wisconsin.