Welcome to GVSU School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies.  As part of the College of Education and Community Innovation at Grand Valley State University we are focused on increasing the understanding of justice based issues for students, practitioners, policymakers and community members.  The School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies offers undergraduate degree programs in criminology, criminal justice and legal studies; graduate degree in criminal justice; special certification program in our police academy and military basic training academy; paralegal studies certificate.  

The School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies faculty consists of full-time faculty and part-time adjunct faculty members providing local, regional, national, and global perspectives of  crime and justice issues in the classroom and through their scholarship.

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs


Criminal Justice (B.A., B.S.)

Legal Studies (B.A., B.S.)

Criminal Justice (M.S.)

Minors and Certificates

Criminal Justice

Information Security Systems

Juvenile Justice

Legal Studies

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Events

Courtroom Conversations: Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Judicial Forum

October 2, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 REGISTER TODAY! FLYER Greetings from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Legal Studies You are invited to attend the Courtroom Conversations: Criminal Justice & Legal...

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Police Academy

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GVSU Police Academy- Jesse Flores


Helpful Tools


Spotlights

2023 Criminal Justice Study Abroad in Japan Spotlight

2023 Criminal Justice Study Abroad in Japan

Courtney Moelker a criminal justice masters student here at Grand Valley State University was a lead presenter at Ryukoko University in Kyoto, Japan during the 2023 Study Aboard trip.

Fall 2020 School of Criminal Justice Faculty Award Recipients Spotlight

Fall 2020 School of Criminal Justice Faculty Award Recipients

Congratulations to this year's fall 2020 Faculty Award Recipients in the School of Criminal Justice!!!

Congratulations! Dr. Carrie Buist - Graduate Student Association Kimboko Inclusion Award Recipient Winter 2022 Spotlight

Congratulations! Dr. Carrie Buist - Graduate Student Association Kimboko Inclusion Award Recipient Winter 2022

The Kimboko Inclusion Award recognizes faculty who have made significant contributions in outstanding teaching, distinctive scholarship or creative work, or noteworthy service in moving GVSU graduate education toward being a more diverse and inclusive.

CCPS STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS Spotlight

CCPS STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

Congratulations to all CCPS student award recipients! We would like recognize and honor your achievements in academic excellence.

Feel Like You Belong: Kyezie Bwanangela - Investigating Justice Spotlight

Feel Like You Belong: Kyezie Bwanangela - Investigating Justice

Earlier this year, Kyezie Bwanangela a criminal justice major and native from the DRC Congo was interviewed by Alan Headbloom from WKTV Journal.

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News

FORUM Features Dr. Jacquelynn Doyon-Martin, Professor SCCJLS

FORUM Features Dr. Jacquelynn Doyon-Martin, Professor SCCJLS

Titled article Conference on prison education helps guide Grand Valleys degree program.

Dec 12, 2023

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Events

Courtroom Conversations: Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Judicial Forum

October 2, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 REGISTER TODAY! FLYER Greetings from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, & Legal Studies You are invited to attend the Courtroom Conversations: Criminal Justice & Legal...

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