Criminal justice student learning crime scene investigation from state police

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Hands-on training. Real-world experiences. Relationships with industry professionals. You’ll get it all with a criminal justice degree from Southwestern Michigan College.
 
Whether you want to go into law enforcement, investigation, forensics, or use your degree as a stepping stone to law school, the criminal justice degree will prep you with the subject-matter expertise and practical training you need to pursue your goals with confidence.

Bachelor’s Degree Option

Earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice on our Dowagiac campus through our partnership with Ferris State University. SMC CJ programs are designed to transfer into Ferris programs, saving you time and money.

Learn more about Ferris at SMC programs here.

Entrance of SMC with Students who are taking Ferris State University classes

Evening Options

The Corrections, Probation, and Parole track is available in an evening program format, so that you can balance your family and work while earning your degree.

Ask an advisor for details.

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Clubs and Honors Societies

CJ Club

Join the CJ Club to be introduced to professionals employed in the criminal justice system, from local, state and federal law enforcement, the prosecutor’s office, adult and juvenile corrections and others.

Sigma Mu Chi

Sigma Mu Chi is SMC’s chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, the international honor society of the American Criminal Justice Association. It seeks to promote relationships among graduates of police schools, research projects in the field and a better public understanding of police organizations among other goals. 

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Facilities

The Foster W. Daugherty Building is home to all communications, social science, and humanities classes at SMC.

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