Program Overview
The Criminal Justice at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sociology of Crime
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Social Aspects of Alco & Drug
- Cybercriminology
- Drugs, Crime, and the CRJ System
- Race and Crime in America4
- Economic Analysis of Crime
- Public Health in Criminal Justice
- Youth Crime and Delinquency Control
- Social Movements, Rev and Terrorism
- Sociology of Delinquency
- Gangs and the Community
- Deviant Behavior
- Advanced Criminology
- Problems in Criminal Justice
- Immigration and Crime
- Victimology
- Female Offender in Western Society
- Crime and the Media
- Organized Crime
- History of Crime
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcripts
Official transcripts, from ALL post-secondary institutions attended, must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. - Personal Statement
A personal statement is required for all master\xc2\x92s and certificate programs. This is the opportunity for applicants to demonstrate strong writing skills as well as provide additional details regarding their academic and/or professional accomplishments or challenges.\xc2\xa0 - Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required for most of our master degree programs. - Test Scores
The General Record Examination (GRE) is required\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,065 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, United States
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
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