John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a community of motivated and intellectually committed individuals who explore justice in its many dimensions. The College’s liberal arts curriculum equips students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Our professional programs introduce students to foundational and newly emerging fields and prepare them for advancement within their chosen professions.

Our students are eager to engage in original research and experiential learning, excited to study in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and passionate about shaping the future. Through their studies our students prepare for ethical leadership, global citizenship, and engaged service. Our faculty members are exceptional teachers who encourage students to join them in pursuing transformative scholarship and creative activities. Through their research our faculty advances knowledge and informs professional practices that build and sustain just societies.

Anthropology (BA)

Applied Mathematics: Data Science and Cryptography (BS)

Cell and Molecular Biology (BS)

Computer Science and Information Security (BS)

Computer Science Dual Admission Programs (CUNY Justice Academy)

Criminal Justice (BA) (Crime Control and Prevention)

Criminal Justice (BS) (Institutional Theory and Practice)

Criminal Justice (BA/MA)

Criminal Justice (BS/MA)

Criminal Justice Dual Admission Programs (CUNY Justice Academy)

Criminal Justice Management (BS)

Criminal Justice Management (BS/MA)

Criminology (BA)

Culture and Deviance Studies (BA)

Economics (BS)

Economics (BS) Dual Admission Accelerated Program Leading to MA in Economics

Emergency Services Administration (BS)

English (BA) 

Fire and Emergency Service (BA)

Fire Science (BS)

Forensic Psychology (BA)

Forensic Psychology (BA/MA)

Forensic Psychology (BA) Dual Admission Accelerated Program Leading to the MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling

Forensic Science (BS)

Forensic Science Dual Admission Programs (CUNY Justice Academy)

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics (BS)

Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Dual Admissions Programs (CUNY Justice Academy)

Gender Studies (BA)

Global History (BA)

Human Services and Community Justice (BS)

Humanities and Justice (BA) 

International Criminal Justice (BA)

International Criminal Justice Dual Accelerated Program (BA/MA)

Latin American and Latinx Studies (BA)

Law and Society (BA)

Philosophy (BA)

Police Studies (BS)

Police Studies/Criminal Justice (BS/MA)

Political Science (BA)

Public Administration (BS)

Public Administration (Inspection and Oversight) (BS/MPA)

Public Administration (Public Policy and Administration) (BS/MPA)

Security Management (BS)

Sociology (BA)

Spanish (BA)

Toxicology (BS)

John Jay College does not manage its own student housing residence. Students requiring housing accommodations while they attend John Jay College should explore housing options available through private student housing providers in the New York City area.