About Our Criminal Justice Major
Our community Needs You
Become an expert in high demand.
After years of success with our popular criminal justice minor, we've expanded to a major to meet the needs of Northeast Wisconsin. Community collaboration and civic engagement are at the heart of our program. While obtaining your degree, you'll interact with guest speakers including judges, lawyers, victim advocates, police officers and juvenile justice workers, who will share their unique experiences and perspectives.
Market Yourself
The criminal justice minor is especially poised to take on issues in the criminal justice system and grow empathy and understanding.
Build Experience
Because of our focus on community, we'll support your ambition to gain practical experience right here in northeast Wisconsin.
Offset the Cost
In 2022, UW-Green Bay awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships. Using one easy application, apply to offset the cost of your degree.
Focusing on All Aspects of Justice
With a critical eye on the issues of equality.
You'll begin by studying how different groups are affected by policies and practices, highlighting issues of privilege and power within the criminal justice system. Then, you'll progress to compelling courses that delve into the varied experiences of offenders and victims based on race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation and their intersections within the larger society.
Ask Professor Kleps
Got questions about our criminal justice major? Professor Christopher Kleps is your go-to expert. With a deep dive into how social factors sway judicial decisions and a solid background in employment law, he's here to answer your questions. Reach out!