BGSU Criminal Justice Program

Today we're highlighting Professor Bostic, a proud alumna of both our undergraduate and graduate Criminal Justice programs at BGSU! As an instructor, she helps equip students with the essential interviewing skills they'll use throughout their careers in the criminal justice field. Her dedication to student success and professional development makes a lasting impact on our program. Thank you, Professor Bostic, for all that you do for our students!

Today, we’re proud to highlight Lt. Gelenius from the Lorain Police Department! As one of our dedicated adjunct professors, Lt. Gelenius works alongside our incredible full-time faculty to provide students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences. His knowledge, leadership, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you, Lt. Gelenius, for all that you do!

We hope everyone is enjoying their first few weeks of summer! Check out the last few of our students who completed their internships this spring semester. We are so proud of all the hard work, dedication, and experience they gained along the way. Congratulations on an amazing semester and all of your accomplishments!

Days 3 and 4 of the CJLC D.C. trip have been nothing short of incredible!

We kicked off Day 3 with a visit to Quantico, where students had the opportunity to tour the FBI Training Facility before enjoying some free time to explore the city. Day 4 was packed with exciting experiences, including visits to the National Law Enforcement Museum and the International Spy Museum, followed by a group lunch at Hard Rock Cafe.

We’ve made so many great memories together and are excited to enjoy our final moments in D.C. tomorrow before heading back home! Go Falcons!

Surprise, surprise, the Criminal Justice Learning Community is on another trip! Yesterday, 33 members of the Learning Community traveled to Washington, D.C. to explore and learn more about our nation’s capital.

In just the last day and a half, the group has had the opportunity to participate in a Monuments by Moonlight tour, visit and tour the United States Capitol, including the Senate Gallery, tour the The Pentagon, and spend time exploring the city together.

We are looking forward to three more days of amazing adventures, learning opportunities, and memories. Go Falcons!

The end of the semester means it’s time for more internship spotlights ✨

We’re excited to highlight our first group of students who successfully completed their internships this past semester and officially graduated this weekend with their BSCJ degrees! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the field of criminal justice have truly paid off, we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!!

It's time for another adjunct spotlight! Thank you, Professor Persinger, for all that you do!

Our CRJU 3951 students took the stage this week to present their “How Might We” posters! Using BGSU career and life design skills like collaboration, ideation, and reframing, each group tackled real-world issues in the criminal justice field with creativity and purpose. It was incredible to see their ideas come to life and the impact they’re already making on the future of criminal justice!

Last night the students in our Drugs, Crime, and Criminal Justice class wrapped up the semester with a hands-on experience in field sobriety testing. Using “drunk goggles,” they practiced real-world scenarios with their peers where they brought classroom concepts to life in a fun and engaging way!

Last night, the Learning Community came together to recognize and celebrate its graduates! The LC has 10 members graduating this spring and summer. Congratulations on all of your hard work, we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish!