Accelerated Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology BS, MS
The Accelerated Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology provides high-achieving students the option of an accelerated program. Students establish their career potential early and graduate ready to launch a career in criminal justice.
Program Type
Accelerated Graduate Degree
Program Format
On Campus, Online
In this program, students earn their bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the same time. Students complete three years of undergraduate study and two years of graduate study. The program takes five years and offers an efficient way to complete both degrees.
Students receive opportunities for real-world growth experiences. Dedicated faculty and staff are eager to share their knowledge and experience with students.
Requirements for High School Graduates
High school graduates or students graduating from high school this year will need to:
Requirements for high school graduates include:
- A GPA of 3.0 on all high school work.
- No math or English deficiencies.
- Admitted in good standing to UWM.
- A one- to two-page statement explaining the student’s interest in a particular field of study. Include reasons for wanting to enter an accelerated program.
- Two letters of recommendation from high school teachers or counselors. Letters should affirm the student’s maturity and suitability for an accelerated program.
Requirements for Current UWM and Transfer Students
.UWM or transfer students will need to:
- Apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Apply to the UWM Graduate School by the second semester of junior year in order to register for graduate classes.
- If students apply after junior standing, it may take longer to complete the accelerated program.
Requirements for current UWM and transfer students include:
- A GPA of 3.0 on all prior university work.
- A one- to two-page statement explaining the student’s interest in a particular field of study. Include reasons for wanting to enter an accelerated program.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters should affirm the student’s maturity and suitability for an accelerated program.
This is only one model of selecting courses for a five-year sequence to meet criminal justice and criminology degree requirements. This chart is not intended to be a guide for the selection of specific courses or to substitute for academic advising. For suggestions about specific courses and other schedule options, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisors.
Sample Course of Study Covering 10 Full-Time Semesters
Undergraduate Year 1
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 105: Orientation | 1 |
| CRM JST 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Math 102, 103 or 105 | 3 |
| English 102 (GER Communication and Literacy) | 3 |
| GER Humanities and Arts | 3 |
| GER Social and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 271: Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| GER Humanities and Arts | 3 |
| GER Natural Science and Wellness | 3 |
| GER Civics and Perspectives | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Undergraduate Year 2
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 273: Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRM JST 275: Introduction to Criminal Courts | 3 |
| COMMUN 103 (GER Communication and Literacy) | 3 |
| GER Natural Science and Wellness Lab | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 305: Criminological Theory and Policy | 3 |
| CRM JST Elective | 3 |
| CRM JST Elective | 3 |
| GER Civics and Perspectives | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Undergraduate Year 3
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST FWD Elective | 3 |
| CRM JST 310: Race, Ethnicity, and Justice | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 2 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| GER Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| CRM JST FWD Elective | 3 |
| CRM JST 662: Methods of Social Welfare Research | 3 |
| CRM JST Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Graduate School Year 1
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 663: Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| CRM JST Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Undergraduate Credit Total (to this point): 105 credits |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 743: Proseminar: Administration of Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRM JST BKWD Elective | 3 |
| CRM JST BKWD Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Graduate School Year 2
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 713: Measuring Crime and Analyzing Crime Data | 3 |
| CRM JST BKWD Elective | 3 |
| CRM JST 756: Proseminar: Analysis of Criminal Justice Research | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRM JST 773: Criminological Perspectives | 3 |
| CRM JST 920: Criminal Justice Master’s Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| CRM JST BKWD Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
| PROGRAM TOTAL | 132 |
Field Programs
Student Advising & Support Services
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