Program Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Criminal Justice Certificate Program (CJCP) is a targeted selection of courses and field work for students wanting to learn about the dynamics of criminal and juvenile justice systems. Students who wish to enroll must see a Program Advisor at the Criminal Justice Office. At that time, in consultation with a program advisor, CJCP students select courses from a variety of academic departments to gain a broad understanding of the philosophy, theories, and operation of the adult and juvenile justice systems. Courses are derived from many departments, including Legal Studies, History, Sociology, Political Science, Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Counseling Psychology, Communication Arts, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education.
CJCP studies focus on the causes of crime and delinquency, examine fundamental concepts underlying the practice of justice, and analyze the impact of crime on our society. The inner workings of criminal justice agencies are reviewed through an internship component and options for controlling crime are surveyed. Students are challenged to consider new ways of preventing and handling crime.
Studies are completed in tandem with a chosen major. Upon completion of all UW and college requirements and graduation, students are awarded an inscribed Certificate in Criminal Justice.
Courses
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Spring 2021 Courses
Major and Certificate overview
Group 1 – Criminal Justice System
Legal Studies/Sociology 131: Criminal Justice in America
Group 2 – Theories of Crime and Deviant Behavior
Psychology 526/586: The Criminal Mind
Psychology 601: Psych of Juvenile Delinquency
Psychology 601: Prisoner Re-Entry
Sociology 441: Criminology
Group 3 – Crime and Justice/Operations of the Justice System
Legal Studies 400: Civil Rights
Legal Studies 400: Protest, Policing, and Social Justice Movements
Legal Studies 400: Wrongful Convictions
Legal Studies/Soc/GWS 425: Crime, Gender & Justice
Psych 601 Topic: Legal Psychology: Criminal and Civil Issues
Group 4 – Broader Psycho/Social/Economic Process Related to Criminal Justice
Human Development & Family St 474: Racial Ethnic Families in U.S. (Ethnic St)
Legal Studies 400: Impacts of Social & Legal Issues on Health – (app req)
Legal St 450: Courts, Constitutionalism and Human Rights
Legal St/GWS 422: Women and the Law
Legal Studies/ChicLa/Soc 443: Immigration, Crime & Enforcemt (Ethnic St)
Legal Studies 444: Law in Action
Political Science 412: The American Constitution II
Psychology 405: Abnormal Psychology
Social Work 453: Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
Social Work 523: Family Violence
Social Work 646: Child Abuse and Neglect
Social Work 674: Sex Trafficking and Social Work
Group 5 – Ethnography – Internship Prep
Communication Arts 565: Communication and Interethnic Behavior
Counseling Psychology 225: Intersectionalities- (Ethnic St)
Counseling Psychology 325: SEED
Counseling Psychology 655: Clinical Communication Skills
Inter-HE 202: Careers and Leadership Dev (SOHE Majors only)
Sociology 205: Intercultural Dialogues (Ethnic St) (application)
Group 6 – Field Work/Internship Seminar:
Legal St/Soc 694: Field Observation in Criminal Justice & Legal St (Application and internship required)
Soc 320: Court Records Project
Options: Courses below limited to majors in those programs. Internships must be criminal/juvenile justice related.
Gender & Women’s St 660: Internship in Gender & Women’s Studies
Human Development & Family Studies 601: Internship
Political Science 315: Legislative Internship
Rehab Psychology & Special Ed 630: Internship in Rehabilitation or Special Ed
Social Work 401: Field Practice and Integrative Seminar I
Summer 2021 Courses
Major and Certificate overview
Group 1 – Criminal Justice System
Legal Studies/Sociology 131: Criminal Justice in America
Group 3 – Crime and Justice/Operations of the Justice System
Legal St/History 426: History of Punishment
Legal St 450: The History of Prison
Group 4 – Broader Psycho/Socio/Economic Processes Related to Criminal Justice
Botany 575: Forensic Biology (no biology background required)
Legal St/GWS 422: Women and the Law
Psychology 405: Abnormal Psychology
Group 5 – Ethnography/Internship Prep
Communication Arts 371: Communication and Conflict Resolution
Counseling Psych 225: Intersectionalities, Self-Awareness, and Social Actions for Social Change
Counseling Psych 237: Mental Health, Self-Awareness, and Social Justice: Working in Diverse Communities
Counseling Psych 655: Clinical Communication Skills
Group 6 – Fieldwork/Internship Seminar
Legal St/Soc 694: Field Observation in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies- 3cr- (Application required]
*Internship programs in other departments may also be offered.
Fall 2021 Courses
Major and Certificate overview
Group 1: Criminal Justice System
Legal Studies/Sociology 131: Criminal Justice in America
Group 2: Theories of Crime and Deviant Behavior
Psychology 526/586: The Criminal Mind: Forensic & Psychobio Perspect
Sociology 421: Processes of Deviant Behavior
Sociology 441: Criminology
Sociology 446: Juvenile Delinquency
Group 3: Crime and Justice/Operations of the Justice System
Legal Studies 325: Wrongful Convictions
Legal Studies/GWS/Soc 425: Crime, Gender, Justice
Legal Studies/ChicLa/Soc 440: Ethnicity, Race, & Justice (Ethnic St)
Psychology 401: Psychology, Law, & Social Policies
Psychology 601: Issues in Prisoner Re-entry
Group 4: Broader Psycho/Socio/Economic Processes Related to Criminal Justice
AfAm 671-002: Criminalizing Blackness
Human Development & Family St 474: Racial Ethnic Families in U.S. (Ethnic St)
Legal Studies 400: Law, Sexuality, & Society
Legal Studies 444: Law in Action
Legal Studies 450: Courts, Constitutionalism, & Human Rights
Legal Studies 641: Sociology of Law
Psychology 405: Abnormal Psychology
Social Work 420: Poverty and Social Welfare
Social Work 453 Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
Social Work 462: Child Welfare
Social Work 646: Child Abuse and Neglect
Group 5: Ethnography-Internship Prep
Counseling Psych 225: Intersectionalities, Self -Awareness, And Social Actions For Social Change – (restricted to students with first or second year standing)
Counseling Psych 237: Mental Health, Self-Awareness, and Social Justice: Working in Diverse Communities
Counseling Psychology 325: SEED
Counseling Psychology 655: Clinical Communication Skills
Sociology 205: Intercultural Dialogues
Social Work 441: Generalist Practice; Individuals, Families & Groups (SW Majors only)
Group 6: Fieldwork/Internship Seminar- All Internships must be Criminal/Juvenile Justice Related
Legal Studies 400: Impacts on Health (Application required)
Legal St/Soc 694: Field Observation in Criminal Justice & Legal St(Application required)
Options: Courses below limited to majors in those programs. Internships must be criminal/juvenile justice related.
Gender & Women’s St 660: Internship in Gender & Women’s Studies
Human Development & Family Studies 601: Internship
Political Science 315: Legislative Internship
Rehab Psychology & Special Ed 630: Internship in Rehabilitation or Special Ed
Social Work 401: Field Practice and Integrative Seminar I
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