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John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) · Criminal Justice MA program
A 36-credit master of arts in criminal justice with five core courses, a three-course specialization and electives. Offered on campus and fully online.
Dedicated MA in criminal justice offered on campus and online.
Source: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
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Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
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| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate part-time (11 credits and under), NYS residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $470 | per credit · Fall 2026-Spring 202Calculated tuition$16,920 = 36 credits × $470 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: jjay.cuny.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate part-time (11 credits and under), non-NYS residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $855 | per credit · Fall 2026-Spring 202Calculated tuition$30,780 = 36 credits × $855 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: jjay.cuny.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| In-state — Graduate part-time (fully online program), NYS residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $470 | per credit · Fall 2026-Spring 202Calculated tuition$16,920 = 36 credits × $470 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: jjay.cuny.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate part-time (fully online program), non-NYS residentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $565 | per credit · Fall 2026-Spring 202Calculated tuition$20,340 = 36 credits × $565 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: jjay.cuny.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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Not verified for the online option.
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