Program Details
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy
Northwood Technical College
The Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy will provide students with the right skills to handle complex situations encountered as a Law Enforcement Officer at municipal, county, or state government levels.
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy graduates will be able to:
Think critically
Manage emergencies
Communicate effectively
Demonstrate professionalism
Conduct investigations
Interact with others
Demonstrate tactical skills
Northwood Technical College (Northwood Tech) is formerly known as Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC).
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Admission Requirements:
Complete paper application form
Review and sign Background Check Disclosure
Out-of-State applicants sign a Professional Licensure Disclosure
For ADDITIONAL program specific requirements, please view the Northwood Tech webpage at the following link. https://www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/criminal-justice-academy/requirements-and-application
This program is offered
No set application deadline.
October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term.
District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
Application and Program-Specific requirements must be completed prior to starting the Technical Diploma
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.
Book costs are included in the tuition and required fees amount
Uniform fee TBD
Background Checks: Wisconsin General: $7, Wisconsin Caregiver: $10, Minnesota Caregiver: $20, National: $52
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech.
Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.
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heidi.diesterhaft@northwoodtech.edu
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