Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Edgewood College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Edgewood College (CUW)

12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI

About
Edgewood College, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1927 in the Dominican Catholic tradition. The school is based on the shore of Lake Wingra, on a 55 acre campus on the western end of Madison. The school was formed through the donation of the Edgewood estate to the Dominican Sisters in 1873 by Cadwallader Washburn. Originally used to found a St. Regina Academy, a private boarding school for girls, which burned shortly after its opening. A second school was built, sacred heart, after which the school sought to add a junior college which it received approval for in 1927 and grew into Edgewood College.

Academics
Edgewood College offers a variety of courses and programs in a number of fields of study, primarily taught through a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. Students will take courses in general education, electives and upper and lower division level classes related to one's chosen major. In addition, students may pursue a secondary minor degree through a series of courses required by the minor program.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Accounting
• Communication
• Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Admissions is handles at Edgewood College through a review process that requires students to submit transcripts, test scores,. letters of recommendation, a personal essay and the completed application. Once materials are submitted, the school will review the packet and make a decision regarding admissions. Students will be notified after the decision is made, with admitted students receiving information pertinent to the start of their academic career at the school. Financial Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships, and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Edgewood College offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $82110

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).