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Bachelor of Arts in Criminology |
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The criminology major focuses on the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and how society reacts to crime and criminals. The major, which contains courses in sociology and in other social science disciplines as well as in the humanities, will interest students planning to attend graduate or professional school, as well as those currently working in criminal justice or other public service careers or planning to do so in the future.
( Prerequisites & Requirements, Course Descriptions, Admissions Information)
Faculty Advisor: Professor Douglas Thompkins, Sociology Dept., 212.484.1118
Staff Advisor: Rahul Sinha, Sociology Dept., 646.557.4576
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Bachelor of Arts in International Criminal Justice |
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The major in international criminal justice introduces students to the nature and cause of crime at the international level and to the mechanism for its prevention and control. Components of the criminal justice system as they apply to transnational and international crime are studied, as well as the impact of international law and human rights in addressing crimes against humanity. The major is intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in which the globalization of crime plays an important role. It also is designed to prepare students for advanced work in graduate and professional school.(Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information) For the ICJ FAQ's, click here.
Acting Director: Professor Mangai Natarajan, Criminal Justice Dept., 212.237.8673
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Dispute Resolution Certificate Program |
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The Dispute Resolution Certificate Program, one of the nation’s pioneer academic programs in dispute resolution, offers training in the techniques of dispute resolution, the theory and the methods of defusing conflicts. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the conceptual issues involving conflict and conflict management, the skills required to act effectively as a dispute resolver, and internship opportunities for the application of knowledge and skills. Internships are available at a wide range of agencies in New York City. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Faculty Advisor Professor Maria Volpe, Sociology Dept., 212.237,8692
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Minor in Dispute Resolution |
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The Dispute Resolution minor provides students with an opportunity to learn about the causes, complex dynamics, escalation, de-escalation, and constructive resolution of conflicts in a variety of contexts from the interpersonal to the international levels. Students will also gain knowledge and techniques necessary to negotiate, facilitate, and mediate a wide range of situations. (Prerequisites & Requirements , Admissions)
Faculty Advisor: Professor Maria Volpe, Sociology Dept. 212.237.8692
Staff Advisor: Rahul Sinha, Sociology Dept., 646.557.4576 |
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Minor in Sociology |
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The Sociology minor considers the following areas in the study of modern society: social groups, social organization, the sociology of institutions such as law, the courts, the family, the process of interacation, social disorganization and change. (Requirements, Course Descriptions)
Advisor: Rahul Sinha, Sociology Dept., 646.557.4576 |
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Bachelor of Arts in Deviant Behavior and Social Control
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The major in deviant behavior and social control is designed to provide students with a basic interdisciplinary understanding of important social problems and institutional responses to treat and control them. This major teaches students the ethnographic and ethnological skills necessary to do professional field research, while maintaining strong interdisciplinary content. The major is relevant to a number of social service areas including social work, social research, protective and corrective services, probation, parole, community reintegration and treatment. The major also provides the background necessary for graduate programs in social work, law or the social sciences. (Prerequisites & Requirements, Admissions Information)
Faculty Advisor: Professor Elizabeth Hegeman, Anthropology Dept., 212.237.8289
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Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice |
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The criminal justice major provides opportunities for the study of many facets of the criminal justice and it will interest students who plan to attend graduate or professional school or to pursue careers in criminal justice or other forms of public service. Students may choose from five concentrations: Law and Due Process, The Police and the Community, The Courts and the Criminal Justice System, Corrections, Crime and Society. (Prerequisites & Requirements,, Admissions Information)
Faculty Advisor: Professor James Cauthen, Government Dept., 212.484.1109 |
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Master of Arts in Criminal Justice |
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The aim of the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice 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 analyses of the police, courts, and correctional system. Students must specialize in one of eight areas: Criminology and Deviance, Criminal Law and Procedure, Police Administration, Correction Administration, Computer Applications in Criminal Justice, Study of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Investigative Techniques, Juvenile Justice. (Course Listings, Admissions Information)
Program Director: Professor William Heffernan; Law, Police Science, and Criminal Justice Administration Dept., 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)
Deputy Executive Officer: Professor Joshua Freilich, Criminal Justice Dept., 212.237.8668
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Anthony Lemelle Jr., Interim Department Chair
899 Tenth Avenue, Room 520.34T
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212.557.4512, Email: alemelle@jjay.cuny.edu
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