NYPD Programs
Cutting edge undergraduate and graduate programs for current NYPD officers.
The Criminal Justice Executive Masters Program is a 30-credit program for active NYPD captain rankings and above. Students acquire an advanced understanding of research and practice in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Benefits
- Students selected for the Executive Program will have their tuition and textbook costs paid in full
- Receive a laptop for the duration of their enrollment in the master's program
- Earn a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice in two years
Program Design
The program is a cohort-based program designed to be completed in two years. Students will be required to attend classes on Tuesday evenings and every other Saturday.
Learn more about the curriculum.
Admission Requirements
A cohort of 20 students are selected by the NYPD every fall semester using the following criteria:
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher ("B")
- Students must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution or an international equivalent
- Students selected by the NYPD will be directed to submit the following at a later time:
- An online application
- Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions attended
- A personal statement
- 2-3 academic or professional letters of recommendations
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Students interested in learning more about the program may contact the NYPD Leadership Director, Christel Lytwyn, at clytwyn@jjay.cuny.edu for additional information.