Criminal Justice, B.A., B.S.
大 Valley criminal justice students focus on crime and violent behavior from viewpoints grounded in the traditional humanities and the social sciences. Although they are schooled in the practical knowledge and skills they will need in the profession, students also receive thorough preparation in the arts and sciences.
学生 are admitted directly into this program.Program Overview
大 Valley's unique combination of practical skills training within the context of a liberal arts education prepares graduates for a wide range of careers. The following degrees are offered to criminal justice majors:
- The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- The Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Minor in Juvenile Justice or Criminal Justice
访问 博天堂官方.edu/cj for details and additional program offerings.
Why Study Criminal Justice at 大 Valley?
- 大 Valley has one of the largest criminal justice programs in the country and faculty who are nationally recognized for contributions in the discipline.
- 学生 have the chance to complete an internship in the agency or organization of their choosing.
- 教师 members bring diverse interests and practical experiences in the profession to the classroom.
- There are opportunities to assist faculty with fieldwork, gathering and analyzing data on community issues and programs.
- 大 Valley is known as a leader in the state for police academy training and continually sets the bar for law enforcement education.
Career Insights
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位置 & 格式
All undergraduate students begin their academic career on the 艾伦代尔 校园. 学生 in this major continue their upper division studies downtown on the Robert C. 皮尤 大 急流 校园.
格式:- Face To Face
Coursework
Coursework in criminal justice covers a variety of subjects, including:
- Constitutional rights
- Corrections process
- Courts process
- Criminology
- Issues in criminal justice
- Juvenile justice
Combined Degree 项目
Many GVSU undergraduate programs can be combined with an existing master’s degree program to save on tuition and get you into the workforce sooner. On average, you can save $8,500 by pursuing a combined degree and take up to four fewer courses than if earning the degrees separately.
Talk with an advisor about how you can build your combined degree from existing programs to further personalize your education and create your own niche area of expertise.
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
Hands-on learning and other fieldwork not only deepen your mastery of your discipline but also give you the edge employers seek. 访问 our experience matters page to see the work GVSU students are doing in their co-ops and internships.Admission Requirements
访问 the Admissions 网站 for undergraduate requirements.
Helpful Links
For 更多的 Information
School of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and 法律 Studies
博天堂官方.edu/cj
289C Richard M. 狄维士
Center
(616) 331-7130
“Criminal Justice at GVSU is second to 没有一个. The professors, faculty, and advising staff truly care about student success, which is one of the many reasons that the program is one of the best in the discipline.”
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALUMNUS