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MA in Criminal Justice

Our Program

AVAILABLE ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE

Enter the field of criminal justice from anywhere you are

RESEARCH & EVIDENCE BASED

Learn the foundation of evidence-based research in criminal justice & further your professional and academic development

A FIERCE ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE

Immerse yourself in evidence-based solutions to criminal justice issues

Academics

Program Requirements
Learn more about the academic requirements for the Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Program
Online Master's Degree
Find information about our Online MA in Criminal Justice
Graduate Certificates
Learn more about our online & in-person Graduate Certificate Programs in Criminal Justice
Admissions
How to apply to our program
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Resources

Student Resources & Advisement
Important resources for our current students
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Our Faculty
Meet our dedicated & celebrated faculty members
FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions
Contacts
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News & Events

Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall Wins Emmy Award
Discover how Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall secured an Emmy award for her groundbreaking work in writing and hosting her animated series about the U.S. Constitution.
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The Justice Compass: Navigating the CRJ MA Program
Learn more about our new student-led podcast and how you can submit your questions and ideas to be featured on our episodes!
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Criminal Justice Conference Presentations
Learn more about modest available travel funds for CRJ MA Student presenters at professional/academic conferences.
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Internship Announcements
Learn more about upcoming internships available for CRJ MA students, as well as deadlines, how to apply, and registration links!
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Dept. of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice
Online Executive MA in Criminal Justice for Police Leadership

Inspired by the success of John Jay’s NYPD Executive Master’s Program, John Jay College established a special online program for high-ranking police officers

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Contact us

Email

crjma@jjay.cuny.edu

Call

212.237.8631

Visit

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