Certificate│9 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus, Online
Emergency Dispatch Certificate
Embark on a fulfilling career journey in emergency dispatch operations by enrolling in Moraine Park’s Emergency Dispatch program.
The Emergency Dispatch program at Moraine Park is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the skills, technology, and protocols necessary to succeed in this critical field. With a combination of instructional sessions and hands-on experiences, students are supported by professional dispatchers and simulation software to master the abilities essential for success. This program offers an inspiring path to fulfilling careers in emergency dispatch operations.
What You’ll Learn
Emergency dispatchers play a vital role in our society. They are always ready to answer calls for help, whether they are emergency or nonemergency. Using various channels such as phone calls, text messages, social media, or alarm systems, they gather all the necessary information to identify the nature of the emergency and dispatch the appropriate resources to the location. Their meticulous documentation of all received calls ensures that the status of responding agencies is up-to-date. Their work is invaluable in keeping our communities safe.
Acquiring transferable skills like stress management, self-care, and communication strategies can make all the difference for those starting out in Criminal Justice. These skills are absolutely essential. With our Emergency Dispatch Certificate, there’s no limit to how far you can go. It’s the perfect foundation for advancing your education and career, culminating in an associate degree.
Potential careers include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 911 Dispatcher
- Communications Officer
- Communications Operator
- Communications Specialist
- Dispatcher
- Emergency Communications Operator (ECO)
- Police Dispatcher
- Public Safety Dispatcher
- Telecommunicator
Local (Fond du Lac) Median Hourly Wage & Annual Salary: $22.44/hr & $46,670
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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This program also requires:
- Criminal Background Check
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.
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.
Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for enrollment fee information.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of attendance (sometimes referred to as the “sticker price”) is the maximum amount of money it costs to attend college for one year and is used to determine your financial aid offering.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2023-24 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,375 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $4,052 (if living with parents, $9,614 if living on your own), books and supplies of $2,061, personal expenses of $2,245, and transportation of $2,007 for a total of $15,161. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.
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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 6-8 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!