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Wisconsin Criminal Justice Degree Schools

Earning a Wisconsin criminal justice degree can prepare you for a rewarding and exciting job in the growing field of criminal justice. There are a wide range of opportunities in criminal justice from careers in law enforcement to positions at law firms and we can help you learn more about the program that will best fit your needs.

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Law enforcement jobs in Wisconsin often have a college education requirement. For example, the Milwaukee police department hires police officers at a starting salary of $45,263 and requires that new recruits earn at least 60 college credits within 5 years if they do not already have a college degree. While you may still be hired without a degree, candidates who have college experience are often preferred.

Within the public sector, you may find positions at the local, state, or federal level. The Wisconsin Department of Justice employs individuals in positions such as forensic scientists, special agents, legal secretaries, and paralegals. Other public sector career opportunities include working for the FBI, Homeland Security, or Transportation Security Administration. Read More +

Wisconsin’s Criminal Justice Employment Outlook

As of late Spring 2010, Wisconsin’s unemployment has stabilized at 8.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the national average, and it will regain prior peak employment levels by mid 2014. There has been a shallower impact on the government sector. Government related employment, which is a good proxy for Wisconsin criminal justice jobs, has very good prospects with prior peak employment levels reached by late 2011 with solid projected growth beyond. According to the Wisconsin’s Worknet site, high demand criminal justice occupations in Wisconsin include: Police and Sheriff Patrol (340 openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree), Correctional Officers (270 annual openings / 60% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degrees), Detectives / Investigators / Forensic Techs (25 annual openings), Security Guards (350 annual openings) and Paralegals (110 annual openings / 88% of individuals in these positions report having some college or a bachelor’s degree). According to Sunshine Review, Wisconsin’s state budget is in rough shape and was in deficit before the recession. Stimulus, cuts and tax hikes have helped, but deficits are projected in 2011. The good news is Wisconsin’s projections indicate there are many Wisconsin criminal justice jobs for those willing to pursue the right degree for the roles profiled or other criminal justice careers.

To learn more about earning a Wisconsin criminal justice degree, we recommend the following accredited campus-based and online criminal justice programs for students interested in pursuing associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the growing field of criminal justice.

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Kaplan University
Popular Degrees:

  • A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice/Corrections
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice/Computer Crime

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Everest University Online
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate's in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
  • Associate's in Homeland Security
  • Bachelor's in Homeland Security
  • Associate's in Criminal Investigations

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Keiser University

    Popular Degrees:
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Arts in Homeland Security
  • Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Safety

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Post University
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Legal Studies
  • Legal Nurse Consulting Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management for Registered Nurse
  • Forensic Accounting Certificate

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Virginia College
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science - Cybersecurity

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Rasmussen College
Popular Degrees:

  • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice - Psychology

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Strayer University
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Homeland Security and Information Systems
  • Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Computer Security and Forensics
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - Legal Studies

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University of Phoenix
Popular Degrees:

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
  • Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security
  • Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security Management
  • Master of Public Administration

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Walden University
Popular Degrees:

  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
  • Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) - Homeland Security Policy
  • M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - Computer Information Systems and Security
  • M.S. in Forensic Psychology - Psychology & Legal Systems
  • Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Homeland Security Policy and Administration
  • B.S. in Psychology - Criminal Justice
  • PhD in Public Policy/Admin - Terrorism/Mediation/Peace

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Criminal Justice Schools in Wisconsin

Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice

Bryant & Stratton College (Milwaukee, WI; Wauwatosa, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate of Science | IT-Security
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)

Carroll University (Waukesha, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Chemistry | Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Carthage College (Kenosha, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Chippewa Valley Technical College (Eau Claire, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Technical Diploma | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement Academy

College of Menominee Nation (Keshena, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts and Sciences | Liberal Studies | Tribal Legal Studies

Edgewood College (Madison, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

Fox Valley Technical College (Appleton, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement (online program)
Certificate | Basic Criminal Investigator (online program)
Certificate | Child Protection Investigator (online program)
Certificate | Corrections (online program)
Certificate | Crime Prevention Practitioner (online program)
Certificate | Crime Prevention Professional (online program)
Certificate | Crime Prevention Specialist
Certificate | Criminal Justice Executive Development Institute
Certificate | Cyber Crime Investigation (online program)
Certificate | Exploring Public Safety Careers
Certificate | Hotel Security Specialist
Certificate | Loss Prevention Specialist (online program)
Certificate | Private Investigation Specialist (online program)
Certificate | Professional Security Consultant (online program)
Certificate | Security Officer Professional (online program)
Certificate | Security Officer Specialist (online program)
Certificate | Security Specialist (online program)
Technical Diploma | Academy of Law Enforcement

Gateway Technical College (Kenosha, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Certificate | Law Enforcement Officer

ITT Technical Institute (Green Bay, WI; Greenfield, WI; Madison, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)

Lakeshore Technical College (Cleveland, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Law Enforcement
Associate of Science | Judicial Reporting
Certificate | Judicial Reporting

Madison Area Technical College (Madison, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science | Judicial Reporting
Technical Diploma | Law Enforcement Academy

Marian University of Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Forensic Science
Bachelor of Science | Homeland Security
Certificate | Homeland Security Leadership
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Leadership

Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminology and Law Studies
Bachelor of Science | Social Welfare and Justice
Certificate | Law Enforcement Leadership and Management

Mid-State Technical College (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Corrections
Associate in Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science | Judicial Reporting
Certificate | Private Security Officer I
Certificate | Private Security Officer II

Milwaukee Area Technical College (Milwaukee, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science | Judicial Reporting
Associate of Applied Science | Legal Administrative Professional
Certificate | Law Enforcement

Moraine Park Technical College (Fond du Lac, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Applied Science | Corrections
Certificate | Judicial Reporting

Nicolet Area Technical College (Rhinelander, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement

Northcentral Technical College (Wausau, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Applied Science | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Correctional Officer
Certificate | Juvenile Detention Officer
Certificate | Law Enforcement Crowd Management
Certificate | Law Enforcement Officer
Certificate | Less-Lethal Weapons Instruction
Diploma | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement Academy

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Green Bay, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Corrections
Associate of Science | Criminal Justice Law Enforcement
Technical Diploma | Criminal Justice Law Enforcement

Rasmussen College (Green Bay, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Corrections (online program)
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Associate Degree | Forensics (online program)
Associate Degree | Homeland Security (online program)
Associate of Science | Corrections (online program)
Associate of Science | Crime Scene Evidence (online program)
Associate of Science | Homeland Security (online program)
Associate of Science | Law Enforcement (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Corrections (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Criminal Justice (online program)
Bachelor Degree | Homeland Security (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Corrections (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Offenders (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Homeland Security (online program)
Bachelor of Science | Investigations/Law Enforcement
MBA | Fraud Management (online program)
Master of Science | Behavioral Analysis (online program)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice (online program)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice Administrations (online program)
Master of Science | Disaster Management (online program)
Master of Science | Executive Crime Management (online program)
Master of Science | Homeland Security (online program)
Master of Science | Public Safety Administration (online program)

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Fennimore, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Law Enforcement

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Eau Claire, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Certificate | Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Death Investigation
Certificate | Forensic Science
Certificate | Forensic Toxicology
Master of Science | Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Kenosha, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Platteville, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science | Chemistry | Criminalistics
Graduate Diploma | Criminal Justice (online program)
Master of Science | Criminal Justice
Minor | Forensic Investigtion

Viterbo University (La Crosse, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice

Waukesha County Technical College (Pewaukee, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate of Science | Law Enforcement

Western Technical College (La Crosse, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate in Applied Science | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Certificate | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement Academy

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (Shell Lake, WI)
Criminal Justice Degrees Offered:
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice | Corrections
Associate Degree | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement
Associate Degree | Judicial Reporting
Technical Diploma | Criminal Justice | Law Enforcement Academy