KAYLA BATES, '18 & '20, RECEIVES AWARDS AND MORE
Class of 2020 graduate, Kayla Bates, has set her goals high
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
Helpful Tools
Spotlights
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
In 2021, Jones mentored McNair student scholar Joie Carter, who studied public opinion on human trafficking among undergraduates.
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
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions / Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
News
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
