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Continuing Education

Ground Defense Tactics (10hr) 47504802

  • 0.25 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $125.00
  • Students will receive instruction in techniques that are applicable to law enforcement from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts disciplines and build on the basic foundations of defense and arrest tactics principles taught by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Students will also be encouraged to bring in real life examples of situations and scenarios they have experienced to work through during open mat time during class and find new techniques to utilize in the scenario. Students are required to be sworn law enforcement officers or jailers or be certifiable as law enforcement officers or jailers.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    09/09/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    12/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 9 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $125.00
    Continuing Education

    Ground Defense Tactics (20hr) 47504801

  • 0.50 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $250.00
  • Students will receive instruction in techniques that are applicable to law enforcement from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts disciplines and build on the basic foundations of defense and arrest tactics principles taught by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board.  Students will also be encouraged to bring in real life examples of situations and scenarios they have experienced to work through during open mat time during class and find new techniques to utilize in the scenario. Students are required to be sworn law enforcement officers or jailers or be certifiable as law enforcement officers or jailers. 

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD003 Fall
    Open
    09/09/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    12/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 9 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $250.00
    Continuing Education

    Ground Defense Tactics - 1hr 47504803

  • 0.05 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • $20.00
  • Students will receive instruction in techniques that are applicable to law enforcement from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, and mixed martial arts disciplines and build on the basic foundations of defense and arrest tactics principles taught by the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board. Students will also be encouraged to bring in real life examples of situations and scenarios they have experienced to work through during open mat time during class and find new techniques to utilize in the scenario. Students are required to be sworn law enforcement officers or jailers or be certifiable as law enforcement officers or jailers.

    12 Course Sections
    12 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD004 Fall
    Open
    09/30/2025
    10/01/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 30
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD005 Fall
    Open
    10/07/2025
    10/08/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 7
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD006 Fall
    Open
    10/14/2025
    10/15/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 14
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD007 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2025
    10/22/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD008 Fall
    Open
    10/28/2025
    10/29/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 28
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD009 Fall
    Open
    11/04/2025
    11/05/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 4
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD010 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025
    11/12/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 18
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD015 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025
    12/03/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 18
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD011 Fall
    Open
    12/02/2025
    12/03/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 2
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD012 Fall
    Open
    12/02/2025
    12/10/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 2
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD013 Fall
    Open
    12/09/2025
    12/10/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 9
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    #PD014 Fall
    Open
    12/16/2025
    12/17/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Dec 16
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    $20.00
    Post Secondary

    Application Of Investigations 30504502

  • 1.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/03/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 3 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Koua Thao
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    Post Secondary

    Sensitive Crimes 30504505

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/03/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 3 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Matthew Kecker
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    Post Secondary

    Application Of Traffic Response 30504507

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/03/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 3 – Dec 16
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Continuing Education

    Physical Readiness Test 98LEAFIT

  • 0.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • All LE academy candidates and law enforcement recruits must complete and pass the physical readiness test. The test must by completed at a DOJ certified law enforcement academy. This test will meet that standard.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PS013 Fall
    Open
    12/03/2025
    12/03/2025 In-Person
    Dec 3
    Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    -
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Criminal Legal System 10504176

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – May 18
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    F213 - Classroom - F Building
    Koua Thao
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    Post Secondary

    Police Ethics 10504101

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – May 18
    Monday
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
    F207 - Classroom - F Building
    Matthew Kecker
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    Post Secondary

    Current Events In Criminal Justice 10504173

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Explore nine current issues related to law enforcement of today. Learners will be given scenarios that speak to those issues and will be expected to research, reflect and eventually respond to those scenarios in a manner that effectively addresses the issues being explored.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    01/31/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Jan 26 – May 22
    -
    Online
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    Post Secondary

    Police And Your Community 10504182

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – May 18
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Criminal Investigation 10504180

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • 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 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – May 20
    Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    D159 - CJ Lab Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    Jan 26 – May 20
    Monday
    12:00 PM - 01:50 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Juvenile Justice And Jurisdiction 10504186

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Utilizes Wisconsin Statutes to conduct in-depth studies in juvenile law. Areas of concentration are crimes against children, children in need of protection and services, and the juvenile justice code. Analyzes the role of law enforcement and other agencies in responding to and investigating juvenile procedures. Methods and models of prevention and rehabilitation are evaluated.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/22/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Zoom Only ZOOM
    Jan 26 – May 22
    Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
    ZOOM
    Brent Olson
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    Post Secondary

    Communication For Law Enforcement Professionals 10504175

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

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/26/2026 –
    05/18/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 26 – May 18
    Monday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    F207 - Classroom - F Building
    Matthew Kecker
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    Post Secondary

    Interviews/Interrogations 10504142

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Develops skills in interviewing crime victims, witnesses and suspects. Provides role play experience in interviewing and interrogation techniques for a variety of offenses, including sexual assault, robbery, theft, battery and other types of criminal offenses.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – May 19
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    A241 - Helping Skills Lab - A Building
    Eric Soberg
    Jan 27 – May 19
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    A228 - Classroom - A Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Traffic Investigation 10504181

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Investigates traffic crashes to determine cause.  Learners utilize traffic incident management and investigative principles to complete investigations and necessary follow up to determine appropriate level of enforcement. Learners prepare documentation including Wisconsin Motor Vehicle Accident Report, Uniform Traffic Citation, photographs and drawings.  Learners administer field sobriety tests and interpret indicators of impaired driving.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – May 19
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    A236 - Computer Lab - A Building
    Matthew Kecker
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    Post Secondary

    Professional Fitness 10504152

  • 1.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Prepares learners for meeting LESB entry requirements for fitness. Learners will focus on nutrition and mental and physical wellness.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – May 20
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
    Jan 27 – May 20
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    D150 - DAAT Room Wausau - D Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Report Documentation 10504178

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Develops a variety of law enforcement reports, utilizing field notes to accurately and fairly convey necessary information for use by investigators, prosecutors and the public.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – May 19
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Koua Thao
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    Post Secondary

    Careers And The Criminal Justice System 10504151

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Analyzes the primary functions of federal, state and local law enforcement and corrections agencies. Learners prepare for employment in public and private sectors.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/27/2026 –
    05/19/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 27 – May 19
    Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Koua Thao
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    Post Secondary

    Patrol Procedures 10504140

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Emphasis on emergency radio communications, suspect identifications and decision making requiring the use of deadly force.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 28 – May 20
    Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Koua Thao
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    Post Secondary

    Principles Of Constitutional Law 10504179

  • 3.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Explore the foundational principles of constitutional law as they apply to the criminal justice system. Students will examine the structure of the U.S. court system and the development of case law that shapes modern legal practices. The course will focus on the constitutional amendments most relevant to law enforcement, including the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments, and their implications for search and seizure procedures, the use of force, the rules of evidence, and the conduct of interviews and interrogations.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 28 – May 20
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    D128 - CJ Classroom - D Building
    Eric Soberg
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    Post Secondary

    Criminal Justice Portfolio 10504148

  • 2.00 credits
  • Criminal Justice
  • Upon completion of this class, learners will have a portfolio to use in the job search process. Learners will be required to supply previous work or current in-progress work for critique and adjustment, will examine the job search process, interview skills and work ethics.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    01/28/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    01/31/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jan 28 – May 20
    Wednesday
    01:00 PM - 02:50 PM
    F213 - Classroom - F Building
    Koua Thao
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