Program Overview

Introduction to the Criminal Justice and Criminology Program

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers an online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree. This program is ideal for working professionals, such as police officers and crime analysts, who want to complete a bachelor's degree while continuing to work.

Program Details

Program Type

The program is a Major.

Program Format

The program is offered Online.

Start Dates

The program has multiple start dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Cost per Credit

The cost per credit is $350, with a total cost of **$42,000***.

Credit Hours

The program requires 120 credit hours, with 45 credits in the major.

Why Study Criminal Justice & Criminology at UWM?

• Receive academic credit for your field experience and training as a working professional or community service officer.
• Take courses taught by faculty members who instruct in-person and online classes.
• Benefit from UWM's powerful professional connections throughout the state's law enforcement, court, and corrections systems.
• Gain in-demand data analysis skills with UWM's crime analysis specialization.
• Get a head start on a master's degree in criminal justice and criminology.

Program Curriculum

The program has an interdisciplinary curriculum that considers criminal behavior, policy analysis, and legal foundations. The criminology courses equip students with the professional skills to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.

Required Courses

• CRM JST 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice
• CRM JST 271: Introduction to Policing
• CRM JST 273: Introduction to Corrections
• CRM JST 275: Introduction to Criminal Courts
• CRM JST 305: Criminological Theory and Policy
• CRM JST 310: Race, Crime and Criminal Justice
• CRM JST 662: Methods of Social Welfare Research
• CRM JST 663: Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar
• INFOST 370: Data Analysis and Visualization for the Information Professional

Advising

The program offers advising services through:

• Bolden, Tyree, Senior Academic Advisor
• Tucker, Carly, Academic Advisor

Careers

The versatility of a criminal justice bachelor's degree ensures job opportunities in a wide range of criminal justice-related fields, including:

• Law enforcement
• Criminal investigation
• Data analysis
• Forensic science
• Policy development
• Social justice
• Victim advocacy

Recent graduates have secured positions as:

• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Crime Analyst
• Crime Intelligence Manager
• Data Analyst
• FBI Agent
• Investigator
• Police Department Chief
• Police Detective
• Police Sergeant
• Policy Analyst
• Victim Advocate

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The program offers financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost of education. These include federal aid programs, academic merit-based scholarships, and financial need-based scholarships.