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