The minor in criminal justice is a strong complement for students studying journalism, politics, sociology, social work, political science, or philosophy; students who plan on attending law school; and students who seek careers in public service.
The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology offers a specialization, a minor, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Crime Analysis. Crime analysts gather crime and disorder data, identify and analyze patterns, trends and problems, develop recommendations based on their findings, and create and disseminate information that helps criminal justice agencies address crime and allocate resources.
A sequence of courses will lead to a specialization in this growing area. Preparation includes a foundation in criminal justice and research methods; specialized coursework in crime analysis, analysis-oriented technology, and data-driven policing; and field placement in an agency setting with practicing professionals.
Requirements
Standard Track
The standard minor track requires a minimum of 18 credits in criminal justice & criminology courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CRM JST 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM JST 271 | Introduction to Policing | 3 |
| CRM JST 273 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CRM JST 275 | Introduction to Criminal Courts | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits in courses at the 300 level or above | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Credits earned in CRM JST 311 and CRM JST 599 do not count toward the minimum number of credits required for the standard minor track.
Crime Analysis Track
The crime analysis minor track consists of 18 credits, with the following courses (or equivalents approved by the department chairperson) required:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM JST 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM JST 480 | Criminal Evidence and Investigation | 3 |
| CRM JST 510 | Introduction to Crime Analysis | 3 |
| CRM JST 520 | Analysis Oriented Technology: Spatial Data Analysis; Crime Mapping; ArcGIS | 3 |
| CRM JST 530 | Data Driven Policing Strategies and Police Intelligence | 3 |
| CRM JST 311 | Field Experience Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
A minimum of 15 credits must be taken in residence at UWM.