The Honors Program

Honors Program at John Jay

Honors is a place to explore, not just a place to accumulate credits. We invest in your time with us as preparation for what comes next — not as a checklist to complete.

Every Honors student completes a senior capstone — independent research, mentored by faculty, presented publicly. But Honors is more than research: it's a well-rounded education built around curiosity, spanning forensic psychology, intelligence and national security policy, criminal justice, technology, law, and public policy. If you think this field is just about one job — solving crimes, or working for the NYPD or FBI — Honors is where you find out how much more there is.

We're looking for students who are curious enough to ask a real question, willing to explore before they narrow, and disciplined enough to use their education turning that exploration into something real.