Take Your Wisconsin Technical College System Education Further
This Agreement is entered into between Wisconsin Technical College System (hereinafter sending institution), and the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI (hereinafter receiving institution). This Agreement, and any amendments and supplements, shall be interpreted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in SYS-140: UW-System Templates for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts as well as the Universities of Wisconsin Policy on the Development of Transfer Agreements. Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and any other accreditation currently in existence pertaining to degree programs articulated via the transfer agreement.
The sending institution has established a Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 720 Academy (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation (hereinafter receiving program) and will facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It is mutually agreed:
Admission and Graduation Requirements
- The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement.
- Students must fulfill the graduation requirements at both institutions including completion of a minimum of 32 credits in residency from UW-Stout to receive a degree from UW-Stout.
- Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply.
Transfer of Credits
The receiving institution will apply 22 of the 22 credits from the sending program. A total of 98 credits remain to complete the receiving program.
Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table.
Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and within the sending program not listed in this agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined whether they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution.
Implementation and Review
- The Provost, Dean, Program Director, or designees of the parties to this agreement will implement the terms of this agreement, including identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, assuring compliance with system policy, procedure, and guidelines, and conducting a periodic review of this agreement.
- This Articulation Agreement is effective on 11/01/2023 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 11/01/2028 or for five years, whichever occurs first, unless terminated or amended by either party with 90 days prior written notice.
- The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect.
- This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 05/01/2028 (six months prior to the end date).
- When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions.
- This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Spring 2027 until revised.
Program Articulation Table
| Wisconsin Technical College System | University of Wisconsin-Stout | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Criminal Justice Law Enforcement 720 Academy | B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation (Online or On Campus) |
| Award Type | Technical Diploma | B.S., Bachelor of Science |
| Credit Length | 21-23 credits | 120 |
Section A: Major Studies
The course numbers listed below are the most common course numbers utilized for the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Academy within the Wisconsin Technical College System. Some institutions’ class numbers may vary but classes required remain the same. Consult with WTCS and UW-Stout advisors for guidance.
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending College Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits Not Applied | Equiv Sub Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504-502 and 504-507 | Application of Investigations and Application of Traffic Response | 1 3 | REHAB-480 and REHAB-XXX | Advanced Rehab Practicum and Rehabilitation Selective | 3 1 | Sub | |
| 504-503 and 504-506 | Overview of Criminal Justice and Overview of Investigations | 1 2 | REHAB-315 | Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-500 | Overview of Patrol Response | 2 | REHAB-217 | Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures | 2 | Equiv | |
| Major Studies Total | 9 | Major Studies Not Applied | |||||
| Major Studies Applied | 8 | ||||||
| Applied Towards Free Electives | 1 |
Section B1: CJR Selectives
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending College Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits Not Applied | Equiv Sub Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504-510 | Overview of Tactics | 1 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 1 | Sub | |
| 504-504 | Principles of Emergency Vehicles | 2 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 2 | Sub | |
| 504-508 | Principles of Investigations | 1 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 1 | Sub | |
| 504-509 | Principles of Tactics | 5 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 5 | Sub | |
| 504-505 | Sensitive Crimes | 2 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 2 | Sub | |
| 504-511 | Scenario Assessment | 1 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Selective | 1 | Sub | |
| 504-501 | Physical Fitness | 1 | PE-XXX | PE Selective | 1 | Equiv | |
| Selectives Total | 13 | CJR Selectives Not Applied | |||||
| CJR Selectives Applied | 12 | ||||||
| Applied Towards Free Electives | 1 |
Signatures
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