School of Criminal Justice

The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University is a leader in criminal justice scholarship, integrating security and public safety issues with an understanding of the legal system. Areas of specialization include:

  • Crime Prevention - theoretical and applied approaches for reducing criminal behavior
  • Law Enforcement - police training
  • Corrections - confinement and rehabilitation of offenders
  • Juvenile Justice - specialized agencies and processes for young offenders
  • Security - private protection of people, property, and information for individuals, corporations, and governments
  • Crime Victims Advocacy - legal and support systems for victims of crime