{"id":9646,"date":"2024-02-07T13:03:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T19:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/?post_type=program&#038;p=9646"},"modified":"2025-11-11T16:06:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:06:23","slug":"online-criminal-justice-and-criminology","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/online-criminal-justice-and-criminology\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Justice and Criminology, Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Criminal Justice and Criminology, Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s degree while continuing to work.&nbsp;<br><br>Through the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/\">Helen Bader School of Social Welfare<\/a>, the criminal justice and criminology program combines academic training with practical applications for a well-rounded education. You\u2019ll explore criminological theories, law enforcement strategies, corrections practices and the judicial system, all to help you advance in your career or start new opportunities.<br><br><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<br><strong>Cost per credit:<\/strong> $350 (Total cost: $42,000*)<br><strong>Credit hours:<\/strong> 120 (45 credits in major)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into UWM.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_338e6836-fcab-4530-9dce-feb176c9caf5'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/apply\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=338e6836-fcab-4530-9dce-feb176c9caf5&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_338e6836-fcab-4530-9dce-feb176c9caf5'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-slider\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-study-criminal-justice-amp-criminology-at-uwm\">Why Study Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology at UWM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/criminal-justice-field-program\/#jump\">academic credit<\/a> for your field experience and training as a working professional or community service officer.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take courses taught by faculty members who instruct in-person and online classes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefit from UWM\u2019s powerful professional connections throughout the state\u2019s law enforcement, court and corrections systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain in-demand data analysis skills with UWM\u2019s crime analysis specialization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a head start on a master\u2019s degree in criminal justice and criminology. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/criminal-justice-accelerated-ms\/#:~:text=The%20Accelerated%20Graduate%20Degree%20in,as%20little%20as%20five%20years.\">Learn more about UWM\u2019s accelerated program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-slider uwm-p-slider--dots-outside\"><div class=\"uwm-p-slider--base\"><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2024\/01\/Alexa-Voelz.jpg\" alt=\"Professional female (white) standing in front of a map projected on the wall talking about criminal justice degree.\" title=\"Professional female (white) standing in front of a map projected on the wall talking about criminal justice degree.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>&#8220;I am so grateful for the criminal justice program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for educating me on the different paths you can take in the field of criminal justice. The professors in the criminal justice program were very supportive and a major part of my success. My crime analysis education allows me to work for my community and help others in a capacity that I am passionate about.&#8221;\n\u2013 Alexa Voelz, crime analyst, Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes Division<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2024\/01\/Bryan-LaChapelle.jpg\" alt=\"Police officer (white male) who received his criminal justice degree from UWM speaking into radio receiver in police car.\" title=\"Police officer (white male) who received his criminal justice degree from UWM speaking into radio receiver in police car.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption>&#8220;I would not be where I am today in my career in law enforcement if it were not for the experiences I had and the relationships I built in the criminal justice program at UWM.&#8221; \u2013 Bryan LaChapelle, detective sergeant, UW-Milwaukee Police Department<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-m71a-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-m71a-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-m71a-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-m71a-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-m71a-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>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.Financial Aid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizing federal aid programs and many other funding opportunities, we strive to make the online criminal justice degree accessible. Our Office of Student Financial Services can provide detailed cost information and assist you with applying for financial aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost of your education. These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, financial need or a combination of both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Explore the Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">UWM Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">Helen Bader School Scholarships<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-m71a-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admissions\">Admissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must meet <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/\">UWM\u2019s general admission requirements<\/a> to be considered for admission to the criminal justice bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-m71a-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM&#8217;s online criminal justice degree has an interdisciplinary curriculum that considers criminal behavior, policy analysis and legal foundations. At the same time, our criminology courses equip you with the professional skills to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the criminal justice and criminology program is designed for completion in four years, you can accelerate your timeline by taking courses during summer terms or pursuing your degree part-time. This allows you to balance your studies with work and personal responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/social-welfare\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-bs\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain a solid foundation in policy, social welfare and crime. By mastering these core concepts, you\u2019ll know how to navigate the criminal justice system and contribute meaningfully to promoting justice and public safety.<\/p>\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\">Required Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CRM JST 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 271: Introduction to Policing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 273: Introduction to Corrections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 275: Introduction to Criminal Courts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 305: Criminological Theory and Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 310: Race, Crime and Criminal Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 662: Methods of Social Welfare Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRM JST 663: Criminal Justice Capstone Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 370: Data Analysis and Visualization for the Information Professional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advising\">Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"facetwp-template\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-container\" class=\"uwmpeople-grid\"><div id=\"uwmpeople-grid\" class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--1 uwm-u-mb-60\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"30, 45\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/bolden-tyree\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2024\/08\/Tyree-Bolden-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professional headshot of black man wearing a shirt, tie and suit jacket.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2024\/08\/Tyree-Bolden-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2024\/08\/Tyree-Bolden.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/bolden-tyree\/\">Bolden, Tyree   <br>MS<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Senior Academic Advisor<\/strong>, <em>College of Community Engagement &amp; Professions<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:boldentc@uwm.edu\">boldentc@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294663\">414-229-4663<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant D 3875<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwmpeople-person uwm-l-grid uwm-u-mb-40\" data-catlist=\"30, 45\"><div class=\"people-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/tucker-carly\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/08\/Tucker-257x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Professional headshot of white woman wearing a light blue blouse.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/08\/Tucker-257x300.jpg 257w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/608\/2022\/08\/Tucker.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"people-info\"><div class=\"people-name\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/directory\/tucker-carly\/\">Tucker, Carly   <br>MSEd<\/a><\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-u-my-0\"><ul class=\"people-title-dept uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li><strong>Academic Advisor<\/strong>, <em>College of Community Engagement &amp; Professions<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"people-contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\"><li class=\"people-email\"><a href=\"mailto:tucker22@uwm.edu\">tucker22@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-phone\"><a href=\"tel:4142294852\">414-229-4852<\/a><\/li><li class=\"people-location\">Northwest Quadrant D 3rd Floor<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-m71a-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-careers\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The versatility of a criminal justice bachelor\u2019s degree ensures job opportunities in a wide range of criminal justice related fields. These include law enforcement, criminal investigation, data analysis, forensic science, policy development, social justice and victim advocacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent graduates of UWM\u2019s criminal justice and criminology program have secured positions as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Intelligence Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crime Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crime Intelligence Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FBI Agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Department Chief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Detective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Sergeant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Analyst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victim Advocate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For those seeking to further their education, the criminal justice and criminology major provides a seamless pathway to UWM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/criminal-justice-ms\/\">Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree<\/a>. This graduate-level degree offers opportunities for deeper specialization and career advancement within the criminal justice field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/academics\/online-criminal-justice-and-criminology\/\">Criminal Justice and Criminology, Online<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/criminal-justice-field-program\/\" >Criminal Justice Field Program<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/crime-analysis-programs\/\" >Crime Analysis Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/social-welfare\/criminal-justice\/criminal-justice-bs\/\" rel=\"\">Academic Catalog<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/course-search\/?srcdb=999999&amp;subject=CRM%20JST\" rel=\"\">Schedule of Classes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/socialwelfare\/students\/#academic-resources\" rel=\"\">All Academic Resources<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-mt-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>College of Community Engagement &amp; 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