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Criminal Justice Major
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the first institution of higher education in Wisconsin to grant the baccalaureate degree in criminal justice, has distinguished itself as a leader in providing high quality education for our graduates. -
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Forensic Investigation Major
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is the first and only public institution of higher education in the Midwest to grant the Bachelor of Science in Forensic investigation. Forensic Investigation is one of the fastest-growing specializations in the discipline of Criminal Justice. -
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Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House
As part of its continuing efforts to provide the leading forensic investigation education and training, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is pleased to provide for its students the Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House (FICSH). The FICSH provides students with a unique opportunity to transition from the classroom to the crime scene. -
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Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - A History of Excellence in Criminal Justice Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Preparing you for leadership, teaching, and research roles in criminal justice -
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Career Opportunities
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has distinguished itself as a leader in providing high quality education for our graduates going into the criminal justice careers. Criminal justice embraces a diverse range of professional opportunities, including law enforcement, prosecution and defense, courts, corrections, and the forensic investigation field.
Programs UW-Platteville Has to Offer
The Department of Criminal Justice currently offers students the choice between two majors, two minors, and three emphases. Students may choose to declare either a Criminal Justice Major or a Forensic Investigation Major. For those who chose the Criminal Justice major, they may also choose an emphasis to accompany the major. The emphases to choose from include: Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Forensic Investigation. Non-criminal justice or non-forensic investigation majors may choose either a Criminal Justice Minor or a Forensic Investigation Minor to accompany whichever major they are currently pursuing outside of the Department of Criminal Justice.
Why Choose UW-Platteville
Faculty and facilities
- Excellent Faculty
- Personal Interaction between Faculty and Student
- Forensic Investigation Crime Scene House
- Forensic Investigation Research Facility
- Forensic Investigation Laboratory
Provides preparedness and variety
- Criminal Justice Association
- The Criminal Justice Advisory Boards
- Crime Laboratories
- Workshops and Seminars
- Guest Lecturers
- Research and Directed Studies
Certifications and beyond
- AODA Counseling Certification
- Social Work Certification
- Wisconsin Basic Law Enforcement Certification
- Criminal Justice Career Day
- Outstanding Placement Rates
- Student Success in Graduate and Professional Education