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Bachelor of Science in Correctional Studies |
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The major in correctional studies is designed for students preparing for entry-level professional positions and for correctional professional who wish to improve their skills and add to their knowledge. The major also prepares students for graduate study in this field. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Advisor: Professor Lior Gideon, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8991 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice |
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The criminal justice (BA) major provides opportunities for the study of many facets of the criminal justice system. This major will interest students who plan to attend graduate or professional school or to pursue careers in criminal justice or other public service agencies. Students can choose among five concentrations: Law and Due Process, The Police and the Community, The Courts and the Criminal Justice System, Corrections, and Crime and Society. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Concentrations, Admissions Information)
Faculty Coordinator: Professor Barry Latzer, Department of Government, 212.237.8193 |
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice |
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The criminal justice (BS) major provides a broad understanding of the major components of the criminal justice system. It will interest students who plan careers in various law enforcement, judicial, or correctional agencies at the local, state, or federal level. It also provides an academic foundation for students who plan to attend graduate or professional schools. The Bachelor of Science degree differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree because its emphasis on the institutions of criminal justice, particularly the police courts and corrections. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Faculty Coordinator: Professor Barry Latzer, Department of Government, 212.237.8193 |
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Planning |
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The criminal justice administration and planning major focuses on planning, policy analysis, policy implementation and management as applied to the criminal justice system. The major is designed to introduce students to the American criminal justice system, expose students to management issues and methods based on a chose area of the criminal justice system or disciplinary perspective, introduce ethical considerations, and provide students with basic academic and management skills. Students can choose among five concentrations: Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Juvenile Justice, Economics and Crime, and Analysis of Economic Crime. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Concentrations, Admissions Information)
Advisor: Professor Richard Culp, Department of Public Management, 212.237.8929 |
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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies |
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The major in legal studies is designed to provide students with knowledge of legal processes and the administration of law. It offers preparation for careers in a wide variety of fields: criminal justice, governmental service, journalism and politics. It is also an appropriate field of study for application to graduate or professional schools. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Advisor: Professor James Cauthen, Department of Government, 212.237.8550 |
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Bachelor of Science in Police Studies |
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The major is police studies is designed for students who intend to pursue careers in law enforcement or who currently serve as law enforcement professional in operations, management, teach or research. The major is also appropriate for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Advisor: Professor Peter Moskos, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8393 |
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Bachelor of Science in Security Management |
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The major in security management concentrates on the analysis of security vulnerabilities and the administration of programs designed to reduce losses in public institutions and private corporations. The program prepares students for careers as managers, consultants and entrepreneurs. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Advisor: Professor Serguei Cheloukhine, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8391 |
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Baccalaureate/Master’s Degree Program in Criminal Justice |
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The Baccalaureate/Master’s Degree Program (BA/MA) provides academically advanced students the opportunity to pursue simultaneously the baccalaureate and master’s degrees. It is available to students studying criminal justice, forensic psychology and public administration. The number of undergraduate electives and courses in the major are reduced for BA/MA candidates, thus enabling them to begin gradate courses once they have fulfilled the college general education requirements and some of the requirements of their major. Graduate courses then fulfill certain undergraduate requirements. For detailed information, click here.
Director: Professor Chitra Raghavan, Department of Psychology, 212.237.8417 |
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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice |
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The aim of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Program is to broaden the perspective of those already in the criminal justice profession and prepare students for further graduate work and scholarship. Its courses provide a general survey of the field covering research methods causes of crime and analysis of the police, courts and correctional system. In addition, courses are offered in criminal law crime mapping, cybercrime, information security and technology, as well as drug abuse and terrorism. Students must specialize in one of eight areas: Criminology and Deviance, Criminal Law and Procedure, Police Administration, Correction Administration, Computer Applications inn Criminal Justice, Study of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Investigative Techniques, or Juvenile Justice. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Course Descriptions, Admissions Information)
Program Co-Director: Professor William Heffernan, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212. 237.8376 |
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Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice |
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The Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice of the City University of New York at John Jay College offers interdisciplinary education in the fields of criminal justice, criminology, and forensic science. The program prepares students for careers of scholarship and teaching in criminal justice and related areas. Students receive rigorous training in four core areas: criminological theory, forensic psychology, criminal justice policy and criminal law. All students develop a concentration in at least one of these areas as well as a firm grounding in social science research methods and statistics. (General Information, Admissions Information)
Executive Officer: Professor Karen Terry, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8040
Associate Director: Paul Giovine, 212.237.8988
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Minor in Corrections |
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The corrections minor exposes students to important concepts in corrections and promotes an understanding of the correctional environments. Minor courses also introduce students to all aspects of careers in corrections. Additionally, the minor aims to equip students with a better understanding of current social problems. (Requirements)
Minor Advisor: Professor Lior Gideon, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8991
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Minor in Law |
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To receive a minor in law, students must complete 18 credits of law courses.
Minor Advisor: Professor Evan Mandery, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8389
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Minor in Police Studies |
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The minor in police studies is designed for students with professional interests in law enforcement and policing. The minor is also appropriate for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school.
Minor Advisor: Professor Peter Moskos, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8393
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Minor in Security Management |
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The minor in security management targets the analysis of security risks and vulnerabilities, along with the administration of programs designed to reduce loss – in public and private institutions and corporations. The minor helps prepare students for careers as managers, consultants and entrepreneurs.
Minor Advisor: Professor Serguei Cheloukhine, Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration, 212.237.8391
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James P. Levine, Chairperson
899 Tenth Ave, Room 422T, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.237.8406, Email: jlevine@jjay.cuny.edu |
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