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Law, Protective and Human Services
To protect, serve and beyond
Be a force for good in your community. Your career in protective and human services will make an impact. Plus, gain cultural understanding you can share through one of our focused social science certificates.
Explore career opportunities and specific law, protective and human services programs below.
Social change starts with you
Criminal Justice
Law enforcement careers include probation and parole officers, corrections workers and police officers. Gain communication and tactical skills through hands-on scenario training.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $22.47/hr.
Employers include: Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa County Sheriff’s Department, UW-Madison Police Department, Waunakee Police Department
Fire Protection Technician
Fire protection technicians are essential to any community. Train and learn the newest techniques for fire control, safety, rescue and more.
100% student satisfaction: All program graduates reported they were “very satisfied” with their fire protection education (2018)
Employers include: Mount Horeb Fire Department, Securitas, Western Lakes Fire District
Human Services Associate
Help others who are struggling or simply need some encouragement. Learn the arts of advocacy and positive communication through internship and scenario training.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $13.83/hr.
Employers include: Hope Haven, Salvation Army, YMCA, UW Health
Paralegal
Law offices rely on their paralegal staff (also called legal assistants) to keep records updated and intact. You will learn to conduct legal research and how to process legal documents.
Earnings: Average wage reported by graduates within six months: $20.23/hr. (full and part time)
Employers include: US District Court, Department of Safety and Professional Services, American Family Insurance, WisPACT
Journalism
Learn the art of storytelling in the digital age. Gain skills in investigative and documentary writing while you build up a portfolio of published work.
Jobs: Many of our former students work full and part time for news media organizations.
College transfer: Many of our credits are transferable toward a bachelor’s degree. Your employment options increase with more education.
Satisfied students
Nearly 100% of students
across our law, protective and human services programs report they are satisfied or
very satisfied with their
Madison College education

Which path works for you?
Choose a Madison College program that fits your interests and goals
Programs Available:
- Addiction Studies
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy
- Data Analytics
- Ethnic Studies
- Fire Protection Technician
- Fire Service Certification
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Human Services Associate
- Jail Officer
- Journalism
- Legal Studies/Paralegal
- Legal Studies/Paralegal Post-Baccalaureate
Need a jump start?
A Madison College advisor will get you going.