Justice & Community Advocacy – Associate Degree
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.
Program Code: 1050410
Area of Study: Human Services & Education, Law, Public Safety and Security
Impact Careers Start Here
If making a positive social impact is your career goal, you have countless paths – in shelter care, private investigation, 911 dispatch, probation and parole, corrections, juvenile detention, and many more in-demand fields that make a difference.
Get your start with the Justice and Community Advocacy degree. You’ll gain hands-on skills in investigation practices, crisis management, motivational interviewing, situational awareness/defense, and more – with a solid foundation in communication, advocacy, and inclusion.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
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This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
Follow Your Path
The following Human Services Associate Degree courses below apply towards this program: Intro to Interview & Counsel, Understanding Substance Use, Advocacy of Special Population, Motivational Interview
DeliveryDelivery Formats
- Day
- Full-time
- Online: Select courses only. Some online courses may require logging in at a specific time each week.
- Part-time
Please Note: If enrolling in this program in Marinette, you’ll start your degree in Marinette and finish your degree on the Green Bay campus.
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