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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GVSU Police Academy- Jesse Flores


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Spotlights

KAYLA BATES, '18 & '20, RECEIVES AWARDS AND MORE Spotlight

KAYLA BATES, '18 & '20, RECEIVES AWARDS AND MORE

Class of 2020 graduate, Kayla Bates, has set her goals high

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.

CUSE Spotlights - Tonisha Jones Spotlight

CUSE Spotlights - Tonisha Jones

In 2021, Jones mentored McNair student scholar Joie Carter, who studied public opinion on human trafficking among undergraduates.

GVPD RUN-HIDE-FIGHT Spotlight

GVPD RUN-HIDE-FIGHT

The Grand Valley Police Department has created a new safety video to help the campus community respond to urgent situations.

Jon Gale, of Twin Lake, is the chief of police for Norton Shores Spotlight

Jon Gale, of Twin Lake, is the chief of police for Norton Shores

Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions / Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission

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News

CJ 380: Cold Case Investigation

CJ 380: Cold Case Investigation

The CJ 380: Cold Case Investigation class will be returning for Fall 2023 & Winter 2024. Class space is limited!

Mar 16, 2023

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