Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy

Bring your completed college credits into this program and be well on your way to a rewarding career serving and protecting your community in law enforcement.

Why Consider Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy?

You've already completed 24 college credits.
Serving and protecting people and communities is what you want to do.
Honesty and order are highly valued by you.
You are skilled at negotiating and resolving conflicts.
You remain calm and effective in high-stress situations.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is certified by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau.
Faculty have years of field experience in addition to extensive teaching experience.
Our low student-to-faculty ratio and in-person training allow you to get to know faculty and fellow students.
Rigorous, highly supervised, hands-on training prepares you for this in-demand career.
Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of more than a dozen university partners to complete your bachelor's degree.

What It Takes

Strong situational awareness
Problem-solving skills
Ability to keep emotions in check, even in challenging situations
Commitment to honesty and ethical practices
Good communication skills

Career Area

Law, Public Safety and Security

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-504-7

Availability

In-Person

Technical Diploma
3 Terms
Starts summer and spring Term
36 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible

Career Outlook

Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy

Median Income: $66,414.00*

Potential Job Titles

(Click a title for job description)

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, State, or Federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Security Guards

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093).

Transportation Security Screeners

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.

Protective Service Workers, All Other

All protective service workers not listed separately.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements prior to 1st Time Program Registration
- Official Final High School Transcript
- Background Check Requirements
- Firearms User Background Disclosure
- Health Requirements
- Program Handbook and Technical Standards
- Acknowledgement of Motor Vehicle Records Form
- Criminal Justice Department Oral Interview
- ACADIS Profile

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores. Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $7,395.40
Book Cost: $0.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $7,395.40

Some of Lakeshore College's programs may reach enrollment capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. For more information, visit the High Demand Program Information page.

Due to the rigorous and highly supervised nature of this hands-on training, Criminal Justice courses are offered during the day, Monday through Friday. Daytime availability is necessary to completing your Lakeshore Criminal Justice program.

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Faculty Bios

Bobby R. Lindsey

Training future law enforcement professionals is a calling that requires a broad scope of knowledge and experiences within the profession, coupled with a personal disposition of servant leadership intent upon meeting the needs of learners at all stages of their career.

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Luke Deibele

Training students that enter the profession, who develop a strong foundation of knowledge and skills, and ultimately demonstrate proficiency is an incredible thrill!

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