Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│63 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $45,998
Prepare for a variety of corrections 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 corrections and criminal justice field. This accredited, two-year program prepares students to work in less restrictive settings, such as group homes, to highly-restrictive maximum-security prisons and careers in law enforcement and community-based programs.
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.
What You’ll Learn
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.
With many counties requiring an associate of applied science degree or 60 college credits, graduates of Moraine Park’s program qualify for roles at correctional facilities and can expect to earn $15 to $16 per hour.
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.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Correctional Officer
- Psychiatric Care Technician
- Shelter Care/Group Home Worker
- Home Detention Specialist
- Youth Counselor
- County Social Service Specialist
- Teacher Assistant
- Probation and Parole Agent (with a minimum additional two years community-based or related experience or after further education)
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $45,998
Course requirements are subject to change. Visit our catalog for up-to-date information.
| SEMESTER 1 | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 504-108 | Foundations in Policing | 3 |
| 504-110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 504-181 | Culture Competence in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 809-198 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 504-112 | Corrections and Incarceration | 3 |
| 504-114 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| 504-117 | Documentation in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Communication Course | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| 504-113 | Criminal Investigation (or take 504-116 Alcohol/Drug Awareness in Criminal Justice in Semester 4) | 3 |
| 504-143 | Community Supervision | 3 |
| 504-155 | Stress Management | 3 |
| 504-159 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| Take 504-116 Alcohol/Drug Awareness in Criminal Justice if 504-113 Criminal Investigation was not taken in Semester 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 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 63 | |
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
A criminal background check is required.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs and Requirements
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 4-6 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Our recruiters on any of the three campuses are ready to help you plan your future!