To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/criminal-justice/
Program Number: 10-504-2
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Campus: Fond du Lac
This program is eligible for financial aid
Prepare for a variety of public safety and human service positions and begin a rewarding career with the Criminal Justice associate degree program at Moraine Park.
The Criminal Justice program prepares students to take on a variety of roles in the criminal justice field. This accredited, two-year program prepares students to work within community-based programming, less restrictive settings, such as group homes, to highly-restrictive maximum-security prisons and careers in law enforcement.
To be successful in this program, students must have strong ethical standards, supportive attitudes and positive values. They must also be effective listeners and negotiators.
To prepare for work in the criminal justice field, students must learn to manage emergencies, conduct investigations, interpret legal standards and think critically. Students gain the communication, social and people skills needed to succeed in the field. Criminal justice students also learn valuable counseling skills.
Graduates of Moraine Park’s program qualify for various roles at correctional facilities and can expect to earn $19.89 per hour in various positions.
Students may begin criminal justice employment immediately upon graduation, transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in criminal justice, or work to get the combination of experience and education required for specific positions such as probation and parole agent. Many current professionals enroll in the program to advance their career.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Standard Admissions steps details
This program also requires:
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 504-108 | Foundations in Policing | 3 |
| 504-110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 504-114 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| 504-181 | Culture Competence in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 504-112 | Corrections and Incarceration | 3 |
| 504-115 | Telecommunications | 3 |
| 504-117 | Documentation in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 504-155 | Stress Management | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| 504-113 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| 504-143 | Community Supervision | 3 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| 504-116 | Alcohol and Drug Awareness in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 504-136 | Paraprofessional Counseling | 3 |
| 504-158 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
| 504-165 | Law and Code | 3 |
| 504-167 | Emergency Response and Operations | 3 |
| Mathematics Course or Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Earn a certificate and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.
$43,693
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