Dr. Kathleen Bailey - Outstanding Community Service Award 2026 Recipient
Congratulations, Dr. Bailey, for your dedicated years of service and community impact!
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
Criminal Justice Internship
Police Academy
GVSU Police Academy- Jesse Flores
Helpful Tools
Spotlights
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.
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.
Christina Ledezma, Criminal Justice - Outstanding Master's Thesis
Congratulations to Christina for receiving the Graduate Dean's Citation for Outstanding Master's Thesis - Winter 2018!
CCPS STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to all CCPS student award recipients! We would like recognize and honor your achievements in academic excellence.
News
Legal Studies - Learning through Virtual Reality
GVNext News from Grand Valley State University highlights the Legal Studies Program and the use of technology.
May 8, 2025
Events
2026 FBI Collegiate Academy
April 22, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Collegiate Academy features seminars, demonstrations, and an opportunity to interact with FBI personnel. The GVSU FBI Collegiate Academy will feature presentations on the FBI's role in Criminal,...
