
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)
Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Master of Science
Overview
A 36-credit master of science combining computer science, law and criminal justice for digital forensic science, with a capstone internship and research project or thesis.
- Official program name
- Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, Master of Science
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Digital Forensics and CybersecuritySource: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Forensic type
- Digital forensicsDigital evidence and forensic investigation. It is distinct from generic cybersecurity.Source: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Location
- New York City, NY
- Subjects
- Digital Forensics — core of the degree (“Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity”)
- Required credits
- 36 total credit hoursSource: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS with required digital forensics courses.
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
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: jjay.cuny.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Capstone options include an approved internship and a research project or thesis.Source: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Digital evidence focus
- Required courses include digital forensic applications and forensic management of digital evidence.Source: jjay.smartcatalogiq.com · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
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
Admissions
Admission requirements: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tests
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.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| 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 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
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.
Sources and verification
- jjay.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/graduate-bulletin/degrees-offered/digital-forensics-and-cyberse — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 24, 2026
- DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- jjay.cuny.edu/academics/graduate-programs/graduate-programs-digital-forensics-cybersecurity — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- jjay.cuny.edu/graduate-tuition-fees — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
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