Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Crime AnalyticsUWM is the first school in the state to offer courses in crime analysis, which is one of the fastest-growing areas of criminal justice.
- Joint Degree in Public AdministrationThe combination of public administration and criminal justice courses provides you with theoretical and practical exposure to evolving professional practice in the criminal justice field.
- Joint Degree in Social WorkThis dual degree program blends criminal justice courses with an evidence-based social work practice curriculum.
- 713 / Measuring Crime and Analyzing Crime Data / 3
- 773 / Perspectives on Crime and the Criminal Justice System / 3
- 743 / Administration of Criminal Justice Systems / 3
- 756 / Analysis of Criminal Justice Research / 3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in criminal justice, a related social science, or other relevant educational experience.
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 (for good-standing admission).
- 2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with applicants academic record.
- Satisfactory completion of research methods course (or take as non-credit during MS program).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States
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