GREEN BAY, Wis. — In response to a growing regional need and call for more community-minded justice professionals, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has launched a new criminal justice major.

This new program builds on the success of UW-Green Bay’s high-enrollment criminal justice minor, introduced in 2021, that currently serves more than 100 students.

“There is a need in Wisconsin for individuals with specialized knowledge in areas like juvenile and criminal law, drug use and abuse, forensic science and human trafficking. UW-Green Bay is stepping up to meet the moment and will play an important role in meeting this community need,” UW-Green Bay Assistant Professor Christopher Kleps said. “This major is more than a career pathway — it’s an opportunity for students to become leaders a

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