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Career Area: Law, Public Safety and Security
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-504-10
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Justice and Community Advocacy Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Shelter Care Worker
  • Prison Guard
  • Juvenile Detention Officer
  • Probation and Parole Agent
  • Private Investigator

Justice and Community Advocacy Programs

The demand for individuals in service-oriented jobs is growing. The Justice & Community Advocacy program will teach students the functions of community advocacy agencies, correctional facilities, operations in probation & parole, criminal justice agencies, private investigation and emergency dispatch careers. Completion of this degree provides the graduate knowledge to improve lives of individuals and communities in a variety of jobs and interests. Graduates will learn how to provide services and assistance in socially conscious and inclusive way that inspire the neediest individuals and families to envision a future with hope. Graduates will also learn skills in situational awareness & defense, crisis management and de-escalation, substance abuse, mental health services and special needs populations.

Justice and Community Advocacy Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Northeast Justice and Community Advocacy at Northeast