{"id":12849,"date":"2025-08-04T09:23:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/?page_id=12849"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:32:28","slug":"criminal-justice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/criminal-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"lp-banner-sidebyside-block_157b0668db63a0ee79fb45b0b9719575\" class=\"uwm-l-container--fluid lp-banner-sidebyside uwm-bg-gray uwm-pattern--wave-vertical-white\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-banner--sidebyside uwm-l-row\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-p-0\">\n            \n                <div class=\"uwm-p-banner\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/criminal-justice-jayden-at-courthouse.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Criminal Justice student, Jayden, outside of the Milwaukee County Courthouse\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/criminal-justice-jayden-at-courthouse.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/criminal-justice-jayden-at-courthouse-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/criminal-justice-jayden-at-courthouse-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/criminal-justice-jayden-at-courthouse-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>                        <div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-text--center\">\n                            <div class=\"uwm-u-px-30\">\n                                <h1 class=\"futura uwm-u-mb-10 heading-mt-200 size-4\">Build Safer Communities<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead-in\"> Prepare for a meaningful career in law enforcement, forensics or policy with UWM&#8217;s criminal justice programs. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-u-p-50\">\n                <div id=\"reqinfo-form\" class=\"uwm-mini-rfi\">\n<h2 class=\"size-h3 uwm-u-mt-0 futura\">Fill out this form to learn more about UWM<\/h2>\n<div id=\"form_cf1af75e-ed3c-4b54-922d-4e311879a1a8\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=cf1af75e-ed3c-4b54-922d-4e311879a1a8&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_cf1af75e-ed3c-4b54-922d-4e311879a1a8\">\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80 uwm-u-pb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left futura size-h1 uwm-u-mt-0 heading-separator\" id=\"h-shape-the-future-of-criminal-justice\">Shape the Future of Criminal Justice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left size-p-lg\">Located in Wisconsin&#8217;s largest city, UW-Milwaukee&#8217;s criminal justice programs blend theory with practice. Maybe you&#8217;ll analyze Milwaukee crime trends through mapping data. Or work with faculty on game-changing research into crime rates. Or develop new policy recommendations to address inequities in the justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left size-p-lg\">When you graduate, you&#8217;ll be ready to find impactful work as a police officer, federal agent, crime analyst, parole officer, victim advocate and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/Criminology-Landing-Page_20241030_TCF_IMC_6886.jpg\" alt=\"Criminal justice major Ivana Damjanic working at her laptop.\" class=\"wp-image-14634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/Criminology-Landing-Page_20241030_TCF_IMC_6886.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/596\/2025\/07\/Criminology-Landing-Page_20241030_TCF_IMC_6886-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>With a criminal justice degree, your career pathways are limitless. Criminal justice major Ivana Damjanic was offered two positions at a federal agency and another at a local police department before she graduated. She ultimately chose to accept an offer from the federal agency. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 futura uwm-u-text--center heading-separator\" id=\"h-find-your-career-path\">Find Your Career Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">Are you ready to make your communities stronger and safer while building your career in an in-demand field? Do you want to prepare for leadership roles in criminal justice? Explore the options below and see which career path is right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-shield fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Law Enforcement<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">In law enforcement, you&#8217;ll learn how to apply your skills to policing and community safety and work with law enforcement and other agencies. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Forensics &amp; Investigation<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">In forensics and investigation, you&#8217;ll learn forensic science and crime analysis methods to solve real cases.  <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Criminology &amp; Social Work<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">In criminology and social work, you&#8217;ll explore the social factors behind criminal behavior and the causes of crime. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow uwm-p-card--icon uwm-p-card--center uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n<div class=\"uwm-c-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book fa-fw\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Policy &amp; Administration <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">In policy and administration, you&#8217;ll learn to analyze criminal justice policy and manage public agencies and programs. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading futura heading-separator uwm-u-mt-0 size-h1\" id=\"h-explore-uwm-s-criminal-justice-programs\">Explore UWM&#8217;s Criminal Justice Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">In UWM&#8217;s criminal justice programs, you&#8217;ll learn from expert faculty and gain hands-on experience through a robust network of criminal justice professionals in the Milwaukee area. Plus, you can enhance your degree with a certificate in areas like <strong>crime analysis<\/strong>, <strong>forensic science<\/strong>, <strong>cybercrime<\/strong> <strong>forensics<\/strong> and <strong>trauma-informed care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-0 futura size-h2\" id=\"h-undergraduate-programs\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">BS Criminal Justice and Criminology<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>As a criminal justice major, you&#8217;ll study three major areas of the profession: law enforcement, the courts and corrections. You&#8217;ll learn about the&nbsp;nature and causes of crime, the impact of crime on individuals and society, and the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program highlights include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can specialize in crime analysis, one of the fastest growing areas of criminal justice, where you&#8217;ll learn to identify and analyze crime patterns, trends and problems. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through established internships, you can earn course credits and connect with agencies, police departments, businesses and government entities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classes are offered primarily in person with some online sections. You can also complete the bachelor\u2019s degree in criminal justice and criminology entirely online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading futura black uwm-u-mb-0 size-h2\" id=\"h-accelerated-program\">Accelerated Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Accelerated Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Our accelerated graduate program gives you the chance to earn your bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in as little as five years, saving time and money. This includes three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our classes are also offered online. Graduates go on to work as policy analysts, program managers, police officers and crime intelligence managers. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-0 futura size-h2\" id=\"h-master-s-programs\">Master&#8217;s Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">MS Criminal Justice and Criminology <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Our criminal justice master\u2019s program prepares you for leadership positions in the field of criminal justice and criminology. It also provides excellent preparation for students who want to pursue PhD studies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll gain an advanced understanding of crime and the criminal justice system and take courses in policing, corrections, victimology, juvenile justice, cybercrime, crime analysis and social issues. And established internships will help you further develop career-ready skills at agencies, police departments, businesses and government entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This online-only program is offered part time and full time, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Plus, you can further customize your degree with certificates in cybercrime forensics and trauma-informed care. <br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">MS Criminal Justice and Criminology \/ MPA Public Administration <\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>This joint degree program blends criminal justice and public administration, giving a competitive edge to students looking to advance their career. You&#8217;ll learn how to analyze criminal justice policy and effectively manage public agencies and programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students graduate with a master of science in criminology and a Master of Public Administration. You&#8217;ll gain a deep understanding of criminal justice systems, fiscal control, quantitative analysis, organization management, decision analysis, and a working understanding of government institutions and legal procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">MS Criminal Justice and Criminology \/ MSW Social Work<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>In this multidisciplinary program, you&#8217;ll gain clinical practice skills as you prepare to work with victim or offender populations in behavioral health settings, courts, corrections or juvenile justice. Combining the strengths of both programs, you&#8217;ll benefit from practice in the field of criminal justice and criminology or social work with a focus on criminal justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll graduate with a master&#8217;s degree in criminal justice and criminology and a Master of Social Work degree.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-0 futura size-h2\" id=\"h-doctoral-program\">Doctoral Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">PhD in Social Welfare<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Our PhD program in social welfare prepares our students to work as faculty members, researchers and leaders in social work or criminal justice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specialization in criminal justice and criminology focuses on criminal justice theory, the causes and consequences of crime and the administration of justice. It also covers specific issues in the criminal justice system and the integration of criminal justice research, theory and policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center futura uwm-u-mb-0 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center size-h1\" id=\"h-program-highlights\">Program Highlights <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-u-mt-30 black size-h4\" id=\"h-flexible-class-schedules\">Flexible Class Schedules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 default\">Integrate your studies into your busy life. Complete your degree entirely online, or take advantage of flexible in-person evening classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 uwm-u-mt-30 black size-h4\" id=\"h-cutting-edge-classes\">Cutting-edge Classes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 default\">Move forward in your career: Classes in crime analysis, cyber crime forensics and trauma-informed care can help you get ahead in the job market by boosting your skills and expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10 black size-h4\" id=\"h-real-world-connections\">Real-World Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 default\">Take advantage of a professional network of instructors, alumni and practitioners who want to see you succeed. 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