CJA Degree Programs
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice major provides you with opportunities to study many facets of the criminal justice system. If you are planning to attend graduate or professional school or pursue a career in law enforcement, judicial or correctional agencies, this major is for you. Successful completion of this program will lead to admission into John Jay's BA in Criminal Justice program.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
Kingsborough Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough Community College
Forensic Science
The major in Forensic Science provides academic and professional training for work in forensic science laboratories. If you are planning to pursue a career as a research scientist, teacher or medical professional, this major is designed for you. At the associate degree level (years 1 and 2), the coursework is strongly focused on basic foundations in chemistry, biology, physics and calculus-level mathematics. Successful completion of this program will lead to admission into John Jay's BS in Forensic Science program.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bronx Community College
Hostos Community College
Queensborough Community College
Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics
The major in Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics (FEFF) combines coursework in accounting with training in the tools and techniques used to detect and prevent fraud. The first half of the program leads to an A.S. in Forensic Accounting. Successful completion of this program will lead to admission into John Jay's B.S. in Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics. If you are interested in a career in the anti-fraud community, whether in the private sector or with government, this program can give you unique marketability to employers.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Hostos Community College
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Queensborough Community College
Computer Science and Information Security
The major in Computer Science and Information Security offers the computing, quantitative and analytical expertise public and private organizations need to advance the practice of digital forensics and cybersecurity. The program provides the broad background in computing that is needed to thwart the abuse and misuse of computers, data networks, information systems and information infrastructures, in the environment of ever advancing digital technology. The courses in the Computer Science and Information Security major prepare students for direct entry into the profession as well as entry into graduate and professional programs that rely on computing and quantitative methods, especially in areas related to digital forensics and cybersecurity
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Kingsborough Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough Community College
Human Services and Community Justice
The Human Services and Community Justice (HSCJ) major examines issues of social, racial, and economic injustice, and the challenges encountered by diverse and underserved populations in society. Through its multi-disciplinary course work and experiential learning opportunities, students become self-reflective, competent and compassionate counselors, human services professionals, advocates, community leaders, and change makers. The major emphasizes cultivating strong interpersonal skills, ethical and cultural competencies, problem-solving analysis, and professional helping proficiencies essential for human services practice.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
LaGuardia Community College
Guttman Community College
Humanities
The Humanities are a family of disciplines that examine fundamental questions about culture and society. Humanities majors at John Jay are part of a community of thinkers and leaders redefining what justice will look like in the 21st century. Today many employers want employees who can grapple with complicated issues in an interconnected world. The humanities provide these kinds of skills—including critical thinking, complex problem solving, and persuasive communication. Students in humanities majors at the community college may transition into the Humanities & Justice, Global History, English, or Philosophy majors at John Jay.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College (Liberal Arts, English/Writing & Literature, Critical Thinking & Justice, and History)
LaGuardia Community College (Liberal Arts, Philosophy, and Writing & Literature)
Guttman Community College (Liberal Arts)
Applied Math
The Applied Mathematics major has two concentrations, Data Science and Cryptography. The Data Science concentration presents the principles of data representation, big data management, and statistical modeling. Students learn to use modern computing techniques to reveal hidden causal and temporal relationships within large data sets. Hidden information is often benign but it might also be evidence of malevolent activities that have already occurred or are in progress. Cryptography is the science of both personal and institutional data security. Students learn to secure information, maintain data integrity, authenticity, and non-reputability. Cryptography plays a vital role in detecting events yet to unfold, especially when attempting to interdict and thwart incipient cyber intrusions and terrorist attacks.
This program is offered at the following CUNY Community Colleges:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Queensborough Community College