Criminal Justice and Criminology BS, Online
Complete your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and criminology online. UW-Milwaukee offers an outstanding learning experience in all aspects of criminal justice. Our program combines theory with practice, ensuring students receive a well-rounded education and leave well-prepared for this versatile field.
Enroll part time or full time. If you already have college credits, inquire about finishing your bachelor’s degree online.
Cost Per Credit
$350
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology program is the same price for students who reside in-state or out-of-state. The cost per credit is $350. There are no additional fees, however students can only take online classes.
UWM also offers an on-campus Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology.
Program Type
Major
Program Format
Online
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers an online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology, so students can easily fit their college education into their busy schedules.
Students in the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology program complete the same amount of credits as students in the on-campus bachelor’s program. Online students have the opportunity to earn course credit while working in a criminal justice setting through the Criminal Justice Field Program.
| Curriculum and Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 21 |
| Credits in the Criminal Justice & Criminology Major: Mandatory Courses (27 credits) Elective Courses (18 credits) | 45 (Listed in the chart below.) |
| General Electives | 54 |
| Total: 120 Credits |
| Criminal Justice & Criminology Mandatory Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 271: Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 273: Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| InfoSt 370: Data Analysis and Visualization for the Information Professional | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 275: Introduction to Criminal Courts | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 305: Criminological Theory and Policy | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 310: Race, Ethnicity, and Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 662: Methods of Social Welfare Research | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 663: Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Electives in Criminal Justice | 18 |
| Total: 45 Credits |
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