Faculty honored for scholarship, teaching excellence at annual awards convocation
Dr. Brian Johnson, professor of criminal justice, receives the Outstanding University Service Award from President Philomena V. Mantella.
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...
Police Academy
GVSU Police Academy- Jesse Flores
Helpful Tools
Spotlights
The Latest - Lakers Guiding Lakers
This fall, Terrell and Matt Rogers, both GVSU criminal justice students, became the first from their program to intern at Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids (CHAGR).
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.
Outstanding Faculty Award
Dr. Tonisha Jones from the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies department receives the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award!
Alumnus, Capitol Police officer remains focused on law enforcement aspirations amid recent Capitol attacks
Capitol Police Officer Deon Atkins, '15, is earning a master's degree from Grand Valley as he focuses on becoming an FBI special agent.
News
Dr. Brian Johnson and CJ 325 Human Rights Class - Day of Dignity
Dr. Brian Johnson, Professor in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies, accompanied his CJ 325 Human Rights classes to Chicago to volunteer for Day of Dignity with the Chicago Refugee Coalition.
Sep 23, 2024
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...
