Why earn your degree from UW-Platteville?

• UWP is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Founded in 1866, UWP is one of the oldest public institutions in the State of Wisconsin.
• UWP is a pioneer in the field of nontraditional education, with more than 25 years experience delivering an accredited degree at a distance.
• All courses are offered entirely at a distance. No campus visits are ever required. Student services, such as course registration and the purchase of textbooks, are also offered online.
• You'll receive in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system from a distinguished institution that has over 40 years experience educating criminal justice practitioners.
• UWP has a Criminal Justice Advisory Board composed of members from various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, ATE, DNR, Training and Standards Bureau, Federal Prison, and the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The Board's goal is to ensure that the criminal justice program remains current with changes in the criminal justice profession.
• Program Director Dr Banachowski-Fuller serves on the Wisconsin Department of Justice Management and Leadership Advisory Board. She is directly involved in creating new courses in partnership with the Department of Justice.
• The graduate program is designed for criminal justice and social service professionals who are seeking additional knowledge and skills to advance to higher-level positions in their profession. You may choose from three areas of emphasis: criminal justice theory; criminal justice management; and victim and offender service.
• The program is designed for a multi-disciplinary audience, with courses in criminal justice, psychology, political science, and business management.
• Cutting-edge electives allow you to tailor your curriculum to meet your specific career goals.
• Our academic advisors are committed to helping you succeed during every stage of your distance learning experience. Dr. Cheryl Banachowski-Fuller brings over 20 years of career development and academic advising experience to students in the program. She was awarded a 2003 National Advising Association (NACADA) Outstanding Advising Award and a 2002 UWP Academic Advising Award.
• GetEducated.com, a respected clearinghouse of accredited online programs, has consistently awarded its Consumer Seal of Approval to UW-Platteville since 2002.
• No thesis or entrance exam required.
• Take up to seven years to complete your degree.