T he criminal justice programs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are designed to educate students for leadership positions in the field of criminal justice. The curriculum is designed to give students a broad foundation for understanding criminal justice policy. At the Master's degree level , in addition to the general program, there are concentrations in corrections, law enforcement and administration. The administration concentration combines coursework in public administration and criminal justice to prepare students for administrative positions within the criminal justice system. This concentration focuses on the preparation of individuals for management careers in police, courts and corrections.
Employment is found in government, the private sector, universities and nonprofit organizations.
Educational requirements vary greatly in this field. Advanced technology and increasingly complex legal issues have led to increased educational requirements, especially for positions with the federal government. The criminal justice field is moving toward specialization in areas of technology, computer security and intelligence. They also provide corrective retraining programs to enable criminals to reenter society. The court systems handle individuals once arrested and charged with a crime.