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Criminal Justice Studies

Dual Enrollment Academy | 30-credit Program

Explore the framework of the criminal justice system, and prepare for jobs in a variety of professions or easily transfer into bachelor’s degree programs at select four-year colleges. Develop critical life skills necessary for any public safety or human service job.

About Dual Enrollment Academy

WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA) is designed to give high school students a jump start in high-demand occupations, awarding participants with a WCTC credential upon successful completion along with earning high school credits.

DEA - Criminal Justice Studies Courses

Fall Semester

Course Credits
504-101 Intro to CJ Studies 3
801-136 English Composition 1 3
504-112 Careers in Public Safety 3
504-135 Juvenile Law 3
504-104 Intro to Security 3

Spring Semester

Course Credits
504-122 Patrol & Traffic Procedures 3
809-199 Psych of Human Relations 3
504-102 Police Organization and Admin 3
801-196 Oral Interpersonal Communication 3
504-116 Constitutional Rights/Criminal Law 3

Criminal Justice Pathway

Dual Enrollment Academy students earn 30 credits toward:
Criminal Justice Studies (61-credit Associate Degree)