- Grand Valley's unique combination of practical skills training within the context of a liberal arts education prepares graduates for a wide range of careers.
- Grand Valley has one of the larger criminal justice programs in the country and faculty who are nationally recognized for contributions in the discipline.
- Faculty members offer students the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of research and service-learning opportunities.
- The program offers students the chance to complete an internship in the agency or organization of their choosing.
- The program provides learning opportunities to assist faculty in the field, gathering and analyzing data on community issues and evaluating community programs.
- Class sizes are small and intimate, providing for a learning environment conducive to dialogue and meaningful interpretation of material.
- Students are given the opportunity to take classes from faculty with diverse interests and practical experiences.
- Career Opportunities
- Graduates are employed in a variety of human service professions, including:
- Correctional case workers
- Counselors
- Juvenile case workers
- Law enforcement officers
- Parole and probation officers
- Security personnel
