2023 Criminal Justice Study Abroad in Japan
Courtney Moelker a criminal justice masters student here at Grand Valley State University was a lead presenter at Ryukoku University in Kyoto, Japan during the 2023 Study Aboard trip.
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.
CCPS STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to all CCPS student award recipients! We would like recognize and honor your achievements in academic excellence.
2020-21 Graduate Dean Citation Awards
The School of Criminal Justice would like to congratulate two of our MCJ Graduate Students on earning Graduate Dean Citation Awards for the 2020-21 academic year.
2021 Graduate School Citation Award Recipient
Melissa was awarded the 2021 Excellence In Service To The Community & Profession Citation from the Graduate School.
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,...
