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Department of Criminal Justice

Why Criminal Justice?

  • You like

    Thinking about criminal justice policy & how to make the world more equitable

  • You'll learn

    To research, collect data, think critically & shape policy

  • You can be

    A researcher, criminal justice practitioner, graduate student in criminal justice, law & more

Highlights

  • Samantha Jimenez '23 Preps for Law School with Three Internships
  • Imani Brown ’22: Four Internships & Law School
  • Prof. Joshua Freilich Receives National Institute of Justice Grant
  • A smiling John Jay graduate in a cap, gown, and sash points forward during the commencement ceremony.
    Admissions

    Be a fierce advocate for justice!

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Resources

  • Criminal Justice Advisement

    Advisors, requirements & more

  • Academics

    Info on the BA, BA/MA, MA & PhD

  • A birds eye view of group of students sitting on round seats, studying with laptops and books in a tiled hallway.
    Faculty
    Emails, addresses & phone numbers
  • Leadership & Staff

    Chair, program directors & more

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