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Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy

  • Technical Diploma - Less Than One Year
  • Program Code: 30-504-1
  • Not eligible for Financial Aid
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  • Correctional Officer
  • Deputy Sheriff
  • DNR Warden
  • Park Ranger
  • Police Officer
  • State Trooper

Continuing Education

Enhance your education and meet your CEU requirements through our continuing education or customized training offerings.

Description

The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Academy is designed for potential law enforcement officers who need or want to meet Wisconsin certification requirements.

You may be considered for admission to the Academy if you

  • Are a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer - or
  • Have graduated from CVTC's Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Associate Degree program - or
  • Have earned at least 60 college credits or the equivalent.

The 520-hour training program is competency-based and meets the criteria set by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB). Training is delivered through lecture, multimedia presentations, interactive group discussion, hands-on instruction, and field exercises. All classes are conducted at CVTC's Criminal Justice Division in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Full-time students are expected to participate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and be available for scheduled evening and weekend instruction designed to simulate actual conditions. Some training will take place outdoors.

This is a challenging program designed to help you take your law enforcement career to the next level.

Courses
  • Course Number
  • Course Title
  • Credits
  • Available Sections
Minimum Program Credits Required - 16
Admissions Requirements

Other

This program has a unique admission process that is outlined in the document below:
Admission Requirements

Estimated Costs

2013-2014 Tuition & Fees

View a breakdown of additional fees, on our Tuition & Fees page.

  • $122.20 per credit (resident)
  • $183.30 (out-of-state resident)

Estimated Term Costs

1st Term
$3,200

Total Program Cost

The figure below is an estimate based on current tuition and fee rates and is intended for planning purposes only.

$3,200