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Ferris State University's Criminal Justice program is amongst the most respected in the nation, and with our locations across Michigan, your degree is within reach wherever you are. Whether you're a seasoned professional or you're interested in entering the field, our Statewide Criminal Justice programs will provide the flexibility you need to earn your degree and take the next step forward in your career.
Local Options
You don't have to go far from home to take your education further at Ferris. You can earn your degree at one of our Statewide locations or at our main campus in Big Rapids. With online resources, a local team of dedicated staff, and the traditional college experience, we're here to help you each step of the way.

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Program Features
- Expanded Options
With your degree in Criminal Justice, you'll find opportunities in youth services, addiction treatment, offender aftercare and treatment, victim advocacy, law enforcement and many other areas of the criminal justice field. Your Criminal Justice degree is also excellent preparation for law school.
- Keep Your Schedule
Night and weekend classes are available in many locations, so you can keep your current career while you get ready for the next step. Check out our accelerated 8-week courses to earn your degree even faster.
- Locations
- Alpena
- Auburn Hills
- Benton Harbor
- Big Rapids
- Clinton Township
- Dowagiac
- Flint
- Gaylord
- Grand Rapids
- Great Lakes Bay
- Harper Woods
- Jackson
- Kalamazoo
- Lansing
- Livonia
- Muskegon
- Petoskey
- Port Huron
- Sidney
- Traverse City
*Note that our Jackson-based program focuses on the Law Enforcement track.
- Transfer Guides
We make transferring easy! Check out our transfer guides to see how your community college classes can be applied to your Ferris degree.
- Alpena Community College
- Delta College
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Jackson College
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College
- Kirtland Community College
- Lake Michigan College
- Lansing Community College
- Macomb Community College
- Montcalm Community College
- Mott Community College
- Muskegon Community College
- North Central Michigan College
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Oakland Community College
- Schoolcraft College
- Southwestern Michigan College
- St. Clair County Community College
- Wayne County Community College
- West Shore Community College
- Financial Aid
Your degree should be worth every penny you put into it. Our Financial Aid team is here to make sure that it is.
They'll help you maximize your financial aid at Ferris and your community college with scholarships, payment plans, consortium agreements, Employer Tuition Reimbursement, and other high-value programs.
Head to our financial aid page or schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor to further explore how we can keep your degree within reach.
Admission Requirements
The Criminal Justice program has been designed as a degree completion program. You will need a minimum number of credit hours to enter this program. Contact a local or online advisor for all of the details.

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