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Credits Required
36
9
Format
Hybrid
Online
Location

Classes for this program meet downtown on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Some courses available online.

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Classes for the program are offered online or in-seat with online option downtown on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus in L. William Seidman Center in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

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Coursework

Students study a variety of criminal justice topics, including:

  • Criminology
  • Criminal justice policy
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Research methodology and statistics
  • Victimology
  • Contemporary issues in criminal justice
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The badge is comprised of three courses, three credits each.

  • ACC 625 - Corporate Tax II
  • ACC 630 - Multistate Taxation
  • ACC 633 - International Tax Practice

The badge is not a degree or certificate; however, if you choose to continue, completion of this badge and the other three taxation specialization badges will create stackable credentials towards earning a master's degree in taxation.

Admission to the Seidman College of Business and completion of the capstone required to earn the MST, talk to a counselor for details.

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Career Options

Graduates find employment in a variety of professions, including:

  • Law enforcement
  • Court administration
  • Correctional administration
  • Juvenile justice
  • Probation and parole
  • Private security
  • Social services
  • Public administration
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Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The recommended deadline for fall semester start is June 1; recommended deadline for winter is November 1. Applications received past the deadline may still be reviewed in time for the start of the subsequent semester, but enrollment cannot be guaranteed. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want

The M.S. in Criminal Justice degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the criminal justice field.

  • Law Enforcement
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Search Warrant
  • Auditing
  • Community Policing
  • Public Administration
  • Case Management
  • Enforcement

Source: EMSI, 2022

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