Program: Eastern Wyoming College Adult Education
COLLEGE: Eastern Wyoming College
COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM: AA Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
Emphasis, AA Criminal Justice-Corrections Emphasis, AAS Criminal Justice
Cluster Overview:
Pathway Options:
Jobs in the Law, Public Safety,
 Correction Services
Corrections & Security cluster involve
 Emergency & Fire Management
planning, managing, and providing
Services
legal, public safety, protective
 Law Enforcement Services
services and homeland security,
 Legal Services
including professional and technical
support services.
For more detailed career lattices, go to:
https://www.iseek.org/careers/pathways.html
EWC PATHWAY PROPOSAL
Law, Public Safety,
Corrections & Security
Occupation Examples:
Correctional Officers & Jailers, Security
Guards, Emergency Management Directors,
Fire Inspectors, Firefighters, Criminal
Investigators & Special Agents, Forensic
Science Technicians, Police Detectives,
Lawyers, Protective Service Workers,
Arbitrators, Mediators, & Conciliators.
For a complete listing, go to:
http://online.onetcenter.org/find/career?c=13&g=Go
CRITICAL SKILLS PRACTICED IN ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Reading
Learners must be able to interpret laws, reports, statistical
information, and multiple forms and regulations.
Applications
Read articles in journals on criminal justice and define
terms. Read various types of observational pieces of writing
and understand the concepts, terms, and inferences made.
Concentrate on Observational Writing and/or Technical
Writing with emphasis on sentence structure, spelling,
punctuation, chronological formation of events, proper use
of citations in multiple written forms and reports.
Write a field report, a press release, a warrant affidavit, a
probation report.
Concentrate on addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division as well as understanding the principals of
triangulation, ratios, and speed distance calculations.
Estimate, apply, & solve problems involving fractions,
decimals, percentages, & real numbers; construct &
interpret tables, charts, maps and/or graphs; apply
measurement concepts of distance, direction, rate, time &
acceleration; explain & give examples of variable interest
rates.
The ability to understand and use the latest technology is
absolutely necessary.
Complete a job shadow. Access data from electronic bulletin
boards, news groups, home pages, & other online
resources.
Teamwork; leadership, excellent communication & critical
thinking skills, keen observation & problem solving skills,
Visit with a law enforcement officer and ask questions about
work expectations.
Writing
Applications
Mathematics
Application
Other academic skills:
Technology
Application
Employability Skills
Applications
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The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates
may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.
SUGGESTED TRANSITIONAL COURSES AND EXPERIENCES
College courses: Physical Education Activity (1), HMDV 1000 College Studies or HMDV 1025 Orientation to Distance Learning, POLS 1000
American & Wyoming Government (3), HLED 1221 Standard First Aid & Safety (2)
Notes:
Online courses: HMDV 1000 College Studies OR HMDV 1025 Orientation to Distance Learning (1), Physical Education (1), POLS 1000
American & Wyoming Government (3), HLED 1221 Standard First Aid & Safety (2)
Notes:
Other: Job Shadowing (Placements through the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services);
Notes:
POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY
AA Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Emphasis
Math
Semester
1
Semester
2
English
Major
Other
ENGL 1010 English
I: Composition (3)
CRMJ 2120 Intro to Criminal Justice (3), CRMJ
2350 Introduction to Corrections I/II (3)
Physical Education Activity
(1), Lab Science (4),
Freshman Foundations (1)
CRMJ 2550 Criminal Investigation I (3), CRMJ 2420
Juvenile Justice (3), CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law 1 (3),
CO/M 2020 Public
Speaking (3)
CRMJ 1510 Law Enforcement Procedures (3),
Criminal Justice Approved Elective (3)
PSYC 1000 General
Psychology (3), POLS 1000
American & Wyoming
Government (3), SOC 1000
Sociological Principles (3)
Social & Cultural
Awareness (3), Arts &
Humanities (3)
MATH 1000
Problem Solving (3)
Semester
3
CRMJ 2690 Supervised Lab Experience (2-3),
Criminal Justice Approved Electives (6), CRMJ 2895
Criminal Justice Capstone Project (1)
Semester
4
POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY
AA Criminal Justice-Corrections Emphasis
Math
Semester
1
Semester
2
Semester
3
Semester
4
MATH 1000
Problem Solving (3)
English
ENGL 1010 English
I: Composition (3)
Major
CRMJ 2120 Intro to Criminal Justice (3), CRMJ
2350 Introduction to Corrections I/II (3)
Other
Physical Education Activity
(1), Lab Science (4),
Freshman Foundations (1)
CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law I (3), CRMJ 2420 Juvenile
Justice (3),
PSYC 1000 General
Psychology (3), SOC 1000
Sociological Principles (3)
CRMJ 2400 Criminology (3), CRMJ 2590 Drugs &
Criminal Justice (3), Criminal Justice Approved
Elective (3)
POLS 1000 American &
Wyoming Government (3),
Social & Cultural
Awareness (3)
CO/M 2020 Public
Speaking (3), Arts &
Humanities (3)
CRMJ/PSYC 2125 Forensic Psychology (3), CRMJ
2370 Institutional Corrections (3), CRMJ 2690
Supervised Lab Experience (2-3), CRMJ 2895
Criminal Justice Capstone Project (1)
The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates
may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.
POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY
AAS Criminal Justice
Math
English
ENGL 1010 English
I: Composition (3)
Semester
1
Semester
2
MATH 1515 Applied
Technical Math or
higher level math
(3)
Semester
3
Semester
4
Major
CRMJ 1510 Law Enforcement Procedures (3),
CRMJ 2120 Intro to Criminal Justice (3), 2350
Introduction to Corrections I/II (3),
Other
Freshman Foundations (1),
Physical Education Activity
(1), Constitutional
Requirements (2-3)
Electives (3), Physical
Education Activity (1),
CRMJ 1520 Law Enforcement Operations (3),
CRMJ 2420 Juvenile Justice (3), CRMJ 2550
Criminal Investigation I (3)
CRMJ 2781 Use of Force I (3), CRMJ 2560 Criminal
Investigation II (3), CRMJ 2280 Criminal Procedures
(3), CRMJ 2590 Drugs & Criminal Justice (3)
PSYC 1000 General
Psychology (3),
CRMJ 2791 Use of Force II (3), CRMJ 2125
Forensic Psychology (3), CRMJ 2570 Criminalistics
(Forensics) (3), CRMJ 2690 Supervised Lab
Experience (2-3), CRMJ 2895 criminal Justice
Capstone Project (1)
HLED 1221 Standard First
Aid & Safety (2), CO/M
2020 Public Speaking OR
CO/M 1030 Interpersonal
Communication (3)
WYOMING POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES
Your Guide to Wyoming’s Certificate and Associate Degree Programs: http://communitycolleges.wy.edu
WY Two Year Colleges and Programs:
Casper College-(CC), Central Wyoming Community College-(CWC), Eastern Wyoming Community College-(EWC), Laramie County
Community College-(LCCC), Northern Wyoming Community College-(NCC), Northwest Community College-(NWC), Western Wyoming
Community College-(WWCC)
MILITARY
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PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATE
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BASIC TRAINING
PROGRAMS
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CERTIFICATE,
DIPLOMA
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ASSOCIATE’S OF
APPLIED SCIENCE
or ASSOCIATE OF
ARTS DEGREE
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Requires diploma or HSEC
17 with parental consent; 18 without
Requires completion of a Basic Academy
Must be a full time peace officer employed by
a P.O.S.T. program
Requirement for all officers already employed
by a Wyoming Law Enforcement Agency.
Pre-service program available for individuals
interested in a law enforcement career.
Enrollment in academic areas is normally limited
to those with a high school diploma or
equivalent. However, individuals without a high
school diploma or equivalent who are mature
enough to benefit will be accepted on a
provisional basis and assisted in selecting an
appropriate program.
30-45 credits; limited general education credits
Complete in one year or less
Requires diploma or HSEC
60-72 credits; includes 15-25 general ed credits
Complete in two years (if prepared academically
in math and English)
Four Year Colleges/Universities:
University of Wyoming
Air Force, Air Guard, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy
For more information: http://todaysmilitary.com
Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificates in:
1) Basic Certificate
2) Intermediate Certificate
3) Advanced Certificate
4) Supervisory Certificate
5) Management Certificate
6) Executive Certificate
7) Reserve Officer Certificate
8) Specialized Certificate
9) Coroner Certificate
Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Corrections Certificate-EWC, NCC; Crime Science Investigation
Certificate-NCC; Law Enforcement Certificate-NCC; Security
Certificate-NCC; Victim Advocacy Certificate-NCC; Dispatch
Certificate-CC; Fire Arms Training-CWC; Fire Safety-CWC, Fire
Services-CC; Homeland Security Diploma-LCCC, Paralegal
Certificate-LCCC, CC
AA or AAS: Criminal Justice-CC, EWC, NCC, NWC, CWC,
WWCC; AA: Criminal Justice-Correctional Services-EWC, NCC;
AA or AAS: Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement-EWC, NCC,
WWCC, LCCC; AAS: Criminal Justice-Security-NCC; AAS
Criminal Justice-Victim Advocacy-NCC; AAS Fire Safety-CWC;
AAS Fire Science Technology-CC, LCCC; AS Forensic ScienceCC; AS Homeland Security-CWC, LCCC; AAS Paralegal-LCCC,
AA Paralegal Studies-CC; AB or AA Prelaw-CC, WWCC, LCCC.
The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates
may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.
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BACCALAUREATE
DEGREE
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Requires 4-year college prep for admission
BA Criminal Justice-University of Wyoming
Credit hour requirements: 120-128 credits
BA Criminal Justice (Forensic Science Concentration)-University
-48 hours upper division credits
of Wyoming
-30-60 hours Major field of study credits
BA Pre-Law Concentration-University of Wyoming
-6 hours A & S core requirements
Complete in four years
Degree and Program Inventory above may not be all inclusive
The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates
may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.