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Advanced Certificate In Transnational & Cyber Organized Crime Investigations

Advanced Certificate In Transnational & Cyber Organized Crime Investigations (ACT-COI)

The Advanced Certificate in Transnational and Cyber Organized Crime Studies (ACT-COI) 

The Advanced Certificate in Transnational & Cyber Organized Crime Investigations (ACT-COI) offers advanced training on the causes, dynamics, and control of transnational and cyber organized crime. Covering cross-border crimes such as drug trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, cybercrime, and financial fraud, the program emphasizes international cooperation, legal frameworks, and offender use of technology. ACT-COI is ideal for careers in law enforcement, government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, corporate security, private investigation, threat intelligence, risk management, or research. 

This program educates students through cutting-edge coursework led by faculty experts from a world-class criminal justice institution. It examines the digital platforms used in trafficking, including social media, encrypted communication, and the darknet, and explores how technology supports law enforcement, NGOs, and technology firms in prevention and intervention efforts.

The ACT-COI is appropriate for students who wish to engage in research, join law enforcement agencies at national or international levels, or seek employment at public or private international organizations.

Curriculum

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Analyze cross-border crimes such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, international environmental crimes, money laundering, corruption, cybercrime, serial burglary, and fraud.
  • Examine offender networks and their movement across physical and online spaces.
  • Assess the factors shaping transnational crime, including technology, migration, commerce, and travel.
  • Analyze how illegal activities transcend borders, critically appraise international legal frameworks, and develop potential solutions to global crime.

*Formally the Advanced Certificate in Transnational and Cyber Organized Crime (ACTOCS)

Modality

ACT-COI can be completed fully on campus or fully online. The ACT-COI follows the same rule structure (see below) as the International Crime and Justice Master of Arts program in scheduling. You may schedule a meeting with our academic or career advisor to determine what schedule best works for you.

On-campus:

  • Spring and fall semesters are 15 weeks long.
  • On-campus classes are 15 weeks: 14 weeks of classes and one exam week.
  • Due to the difficulty of graduate courses, on-campus students are recommended to take no more than 9 credits per semester. They may take 12 credits if authorized by the Program Director, and up to 15 credits with special authorization from the Program Director and the Dean of Academic Programs.
  • On-campus students are allowed to take five online classes throughout their time in the program.

Online:

  • Online classes divide the 15-week semester into two sections that consist of 8-week-1 and 8-week-2.
  • Example: 8-week-1 would run from January 26 to March 22, and 8-week-2 would run from March 29 to May 23.
  • Online students are NOT allowed to take on-campus classes unless they permanently switch their learning modality to on campus and complete their Immunization documenation with the Admissions Department.
  • Students are allowed only two 8-week-1 and two 8-week-2 courses per semester; no authorization will be given to circumvent this regulation.   
  • Summer classes may be offered in 8-week-1 and 8-week-2, 5-week-1 and 5-week-2, or 3-week-1 sections, depending on availability.
    • Students may take one class per 8-week-1 and one per 8-week-2 session; one class per 5-week-1 and one per 5-week-2 session; one 3-week.
  • Winter classes are three weeks long. Students are allowed only one course per winter term.

Application Information

Students pursuing the standalone ACT-COI certificate must apply through Graduate Admissions

Students admitted to the Master of Arts Degree Program in International Crime and Justice may complete the ACT-COI certificate as part of their program requirements (ICJ 706, ICJ 760, and two ACT-COI electives).

Course Load

*Updated as of Fall 2026

Required Course (6 credits total)

Current List of Approved ACT-COI Electives (6 credits total)

Criminal Justice Courses

Add or Remove ACTOCS Application Form

Add or Remove ACT-COI Application Form

To add or remove the ACT-COI Certificate Application Form to John Jay Express or Office of the Registrar

Download the add or remove advanced certificate form
Advanced Completion App

ACT-COI Completion Form

This form is only applicable to students who are enrolled in a graduate advanced certificate program. After meeting all program requirements, complete and submit this form to the Office of the Registrar via email to receive an official advanced certificate from the New York State Education Department.

Download the advanced certificate completion form

Director of and Program Coordinator of the Advanced Certificate In Transnational & Cyber Organized Crime Investigations (ACT-COI)

Rosemary Barberet, PhD
Professor
Office: Haaren Hall 520.15
Phone: 212-237-8676
Email: rbarberet@jjay.cuny.edu
Dr. Barberet Faculty Website

Interim Director of and Program Coordinator of the Advanced Certificate In Transnational & Cyber Organized Crime Investigations (ACT-COI)

Lauren Moton, PhD
Assistant Professor
Office: 631.11 Haaren Hall
Email: lmoton@jjay.cuny.edu
Dr. Moton Faculty Website

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