Where is John Jay College of Criminal Justice?

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a senior CUNY college, specializes in criminal justice, forensic science, law, and related social sciences, preparing students for careers in justice systems, policy, and protection services. It combines rigorous academics with practical training in an urban environment, emphasizing equity and human rights.

• Criminal Justice: Policing, courts, corrections, criminology, and criminal law, with case studies and simulations.
• Criminology: Theories of crime, victimization, juvenile delinquency, and crime prevention strategies.
• Economics (Forensic): Financial crimes, white-collar crime, economic analysis of justice systems.
• Emergency Management: Disaster preparedness, risk assessment, crisis response, and recovery planning.
• English (Professional Writing): Legal writing, technical communication, and rhetoric for justice professionals.
• Fire Science: Fire prevention, investigation, hazardous materials, and emergency services administration.
• Forensic Psychology: Psychological assessment, offender profiling, eyewitness testimony, and rehabilitation.
• Forensic Science: Biology, chemistry, toxicology, and digital forensics, with lab accreditations.
• History (Justice Contexts): U.S. legal history, civil rights, international human rights law.
• Homeland Security: Terrorism, border security, intelligence analysis, and cybersecurity threats.
• International Criminal Justice: Global crime, transnational law enforcement, and human trafficking.
• Legal Studies: Constitutional law, evidence, contracts, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Mathematics (Applied to Forensics): Statistics, data analysis, cryptography, and modeling for investigations.
• Philosophy (Ethics in Justice): Moral philosophy, justice theory, police ethics, and penal philosophy.
• Political Science: Public policy, comparative justice systems, and government operations.
• Psychology: Forensic applications, abnormal psychology, and behavioral analysis in law enforcement.
• Sociology: Deviance, social control, race and justice, and urban sociology.

Graduate programs include MA in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health Counseling, and Public Administration, with doctoral options in collaboration with the Graduate Center. The college's Center for Cybercrime Studies and Justice Academy offer specialized training. Internships with NYPD, FBI, and courts provide real-world experience. John Jay promotes restorative justice and diversity, with programs for veterans and immigrants. Its new building features mock courtrooms, crime scene labs, and a library with justice archives. Faculty are practitioners and scholars, bridging theory and practice. Graduates serve as detectives, lawyers, policymakers, and forensic experts, advancing fair and effective justice systems globally.