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

Police Academy

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Spotlights

Dr. Christopher Kierkus Shares Perspective During MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research ForumLICY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH FORUM Spotlight

Dr. Christopher Kierkus Shares Perspective During MSU Institute for Public Policy and Social Research ForumLICY AND SOCIAL RESEARCH FORUM

During this forum, Dr. Christopher Kierkus, professor in the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies at GVSU, was able to share his perspective as a panelist.

Dr. Jaclyn Cwick - The Inside Out Prison Exchange Program Spotlight

Dr. Jaclyn Cwick - The Inside Out Prison Exchange Program

This month's #CCPSCommunityConnections segment on The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin featured Dr. Jaclyn Cwick, assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice at #GVSU.

2021 Graduate School Citation Award Recipient Spotlight

2021 Graduate School Citation Award Recipient

Melissa was awarded the 2021 Excellence In Service To The Community & Profession Citation from the Graduate School.

Alumnus, Capitol Police officer remains focused on law enforcement aspirations amid recent Capitol attacks Spotlight

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.

Graduate Showcase 2021 Spotlight

Graduate Showcase 2021

This year, the Master's Criminal Justice program is represented in the (virtual) Graduate Showcase by Alyssa McCord and Cassie Merritt.

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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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