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Overview
The curriculum of the Criminal Justice program of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers criminal justice professionals a broad foundation for understanding criminal justice policy. Legal, organizational, political and behavioral frameworks are used to analyze the operation of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Students are introduced to advanced knowledge on the nature and causes of crime, the justification and means of social control, the administration of the justice system, and the evaluation of criminal justice programs.
Areas of Study
- Crime Analytics UWM 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 Administration The 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 Work This dual degree program blends criminal justice courses with an evidence-based social work practice curriculum.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Measuring Crime and Analyzing Crime Data
- Analysis of Criminal Justice Research
- Administration of Criminal Justice Systems
- Perspectives on Crime and the Criminal Justice System
- Criminological Perspectives
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 192 other Masters in Criminology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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).
- Applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA between 2.75-2.99 may also be considered for admission but must submit satisfactory scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
- Two letters of recommendation from those familiar with applicant’s academic record and suitability for graduate work.
- It is recommended that applicants have completed a research methods course and a statistics course at the undergraduate level prior to beginning the program.
- Official transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25650 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25650 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25650 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12219 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12219 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Milwaukee
1066 - 1767 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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