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Post Secondary

Application of Investigations 30504502

  • 1.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $181.29
  • Through classroom lecture, on-campus lab, and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics of the Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Ethics II: Moral Reasoning and Professional Conduct, Cultural Competence II, Interrogations, Testifying in Court, Crimes III and Physical Evidence Collection.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02 Spring
    Open
    03/27/2026 –
    05/12/2026
    03/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 27 – May 12
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    Wausau Main Campus
    Matthew Kecker
    $181.29
    Post Secondary

    Application of Traffic Response 30504507

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $543.87
  • Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Phase III topics from the WI Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework: Traffic Law Enforcement - Core and Radar, Traffic Crash Investigations & Incident Management, Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OMVWI), Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Incident Command Systems and NIMS, and Report Writing.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02 Spring
    Open
    03/27/2026 –
    05/12/2026
    03/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 27 – May 12
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    Wausau Main Campus
    Koua Thao
    $543.87
    Continuing Education

    Basic SWAT Training 47504516

  • 1.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $450.00
  • This comprehensive training provides an introduction to tactical skills. Students will be introduced to basic SWAT topics, tactics and techniques including a historical overview of SWAT, team organization and structure, resolution of barricaded suspect situations, covert individual and team movement, searches and room clearing, chemical agents, less-lethal options, warrant service and multiple field training exercises. This is a hands-on course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field as well as in the classroom.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026 –
    05/08/2026
    05/01/2026 In-Person Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    May 4 – May 8
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    PSTSR110 - PSCOE Merrill Shooting Range - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    May 4 – May 8
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
    PSTSR106 - Shooting Range Clsrm Merrill - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    WTPD Contracts
    $450.00
    Continuing Education

    Biennial Vehicle Pursuit Training 47504463

  • 0.10 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $35.00
  • Classroom session will include areas of pursuit liability; understanding current policy and training standards on vehicle pursuits; identifying tactics used during pursuits and where they fall in the intervention options and also a number of case law resulting from vehicle pursuits. The course satisfies the Law Enforcement Standards Board approved curriculum for the Pursuit Driving and Emergency Response.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    06/08/2026
    06/05/2026 In-Person Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    Jun 8
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    PS200 - CTAC Building Merrill Pub Safety - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    Mark Wagers
    Jun 8
    Monday
    08:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    PS220 - EVOC - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellence
    Mark Wagers
    $35.00
    Post Secondary

    Communication For Law Enforcement Professionals 10504175

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $503.87
  • Apply communication techniques and present a professional image.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A239 - Classroom - A Building
    Matthew Kecker
    $503.87
    Post Secondary

    Criminal Investigation 10504180

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $543.87
  • Prepares the learner to recognize, process and preserve physical evidence with emphasis on domestic abuse, sexual assault and crimes against life. Includes a three hour lab in which students develop investigative skills and apply them in various scenarios.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/16/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    D159 - CJ Lab Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    Aug 24 – Dec 16
    Monday
    12:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $543.87
    Post Secondary

    Criminal Legal System 10504176

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $503.87
  • Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in criminal law. Areas of concentration are crimes against persons, property, morality, decency and governmental functions.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    F207 - Classroom - F Building
    Koua Thao
    $503.87
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 1: Electric Motors 10620159

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    04/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 3: Sensors And Machine Safety 10620153

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

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    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/23/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Mechanical Systems 1: Basic Machine Components 10620157

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces how machines work and basic mechanical power transmission system components.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/23/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Bryan Schroder
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Mechanical Systems 2: Power Transmission Systems 10620158

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates the detailed study of mechanical power transmission system components. Included are gear, belt, chain and screw drive systems. Lab experiments include the selection, installation and maintenance of mechanical power transmission components and systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    04/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Bryan Schroder
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 2: Timers, Counters And Program Control 10620165

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/23/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 3: Data, Math, Sequencer And Shift Instructions 10620166

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    04/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 6: Plc, Pac And Pc Automation Integration 10620169

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS). Learners will contrast Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and Personal Computer (PC) programming environments. Typically PLCs are suited for machine control, PACs are bettered suited for complex automation and the PC programming environment offers purpose-built Industrial PCs for manufacturing flexibility. Learners will demonstrate PC programming techniques within the LabView programming environment and practice advanced programming and troubleshooting techniques.

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    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/23/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Police And Your Community 10504182

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $503.87
  • Utilize effective communication techniques to build community relationships. Various problem solving methods will be examined as learners participate in scenarios.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    D129 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $503.87
    Post Secondary

    Police Ethics 10504101

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $337.58
  • Explores non-negotiable moral traits inherent in ethical policing. Applies ethical decision-making skills to situations encountered in achieving the police mission.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    F207 - Classroom - F Building
    Matthew Kecker
    $337.58
    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 2: Robotic System Components And Software 10620155

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Develop a strong understanding of the robot control system. Topics studied include creating and editing robot frames, branching and system IO and program control.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/23/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Sensitive Crimes 30504505

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $362.58
  • Through classroom lecture, and on-campus lab and WI Department of Justice 720 Academy integration exercises, students will learn and apply skills addressed in the following Department of Justice 720 Academy curriculum framework Phase III topics: Domestics, Juvenile Law, Victims, Sexual Assault, and Child Maltreatment. The DOJ Phase III Written Examination will be administered in this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02 Spring
    Open
    03/27/2026 –
    05/12/2026
    03/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 27 – May 12
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    Wausau Main Campus
    Eric Soberg
    $362.58
    Post Secondary

    Servo Systems 3: Advanced Position Control And Integration 10620163

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Advanced servo integration is accomplished using industrial servo drives and programmable logic controllers. Servo gearing and camming is studied through hands-on activities. Learners solve real world servo related problems using advanced PLC and Servo programming.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    04/27/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $188.79

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