Criminal Justice Partnerships
These programs are for students who have an interest in the field of criminal justice. They are joint degree programs with the community colleges of the City University of New York, in which students receive an associate degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice (Institutional Theory and Practice) at John Jay College. Graduates of the associate programs are automatically accepted in John Jay’s program provided that they meet the academic and grade requirements (2.0 or better GPA) to continue with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice at John Jay College.
Criminal Justice is a growing field of study that provides intellectual stimulation and practical experience for students with an interest in police science, law, security management, and other fields that incorporate supporting the infrastructure of the law, as well as working with people.
Computer Science Partnerships
The Computer Science and Information Security Joint AS/BS degree allows students to complete an AS in Computer Science and Information Security at Queensborough community college and continue in the Computer Science and Information Security Baccalaureate degree program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Graduates of the associate's degree program are automatically accepted into John Jay's program provided they complete the program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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.
Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics Partnerships
Borough of Manhattan Community College, Hostos Community College, and Queensborough Community College offer Associates degrees in Accounting for Forensic Accounting that articulate with the Bachelor of Science in Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. After successful completion of the lower division at the community college with a 2.0 GPA, students can seamlessly transition to the upper division of the Baccalaureate program at John Jay.
Students in the program will have the opportunity to choose from among a variety of existing fraud-related courses while being required to learn the essential foundational competencies deemed necessary for entry into the anti-fraud professions.
Forensic Science Partnerships
The joint degree programs in Forensic Science allow students with a strong interest and aptitude for science to begin their studies in Science for Forensics at Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, or Queensborough Community College, and continue in the Forensic Science Baccalaureate program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. To be eligible for automatic admission to the Forensic Science program at John Jay, students must graduate from the Science for Forensics program at a participating community college, with 2.5 or higher GPA in math and science coursework.
This joint degree program will provide future forensic scientists with the necessary scientific foundation and technical training in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, data collection and analysis, oral and written communication skills, teamwork, and hands-on experience for successful, productive and rewarding careers in local, regional and national forensic science and chemistry-based laboratories, major research centers, university facilities, government testing labs, and public utilities.