Criminal Justice Major, Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 11303
MATH 18303
ENGLISH 11303
Elective3
Speech General Education Course3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 21303
ENGLISH 12303
Fine Arts General Education Course3
Social Science 2 General Education Course3
Historical Perspective General Education Course3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 22303
CRIMLJUS 23403
Social or Natural Science General Education Course3
Natural Science 1 General Education Course4
HHP 1XXX (Activity)1
HHP 10001
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 28303
CRIMLJUS 28503
Natural Science 2 General Education Course4
Humanities General Education Course3
Global Studies General Education Course3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 34303
CRIMLJUS 30403
Electives9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
SOCIOLGY 3440 or POLISCI 34403
CRIMLJUS 23303
Electives 9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 40303
CRIMLJUS 46303
Upper Level Electives9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
CRIMLJUS 49303
CRIMLJUS 42303
Upper Level Electives9
 15
Total Credits: 15