The John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York in Midtown Manhattan, New York City and was founded as the only liberal arts college with a criminal justice and forensic focus in the United States. The college is known for its programs in criminal justice studies, forensic science, and forensic psychology programs.
In 1964, a committee convened by the Board of Higher Education recommended the establishment of an independent, degree-granting school of police science. The College of Police Science (COPS) of the City University of New York was subsequently founded and admitted its first class in September 1965. Within a year, the school was renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice to reflect broader education objectives.
The school's namesake, John Jay, was the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and one of the founding fathers of the United States. Jay was a native of New York City and served as governor of New York State.
Motto: "Education for Justice."
Established: 1964
Type: Public
Endowment: $4.4 million
Academic Staff: 1,000+ (includes adjuncts)
Students: 16,000+
Undergraduates: 15,000+
Postgraduates: 2,000
Location: New York, NY, United States
Colors: Blue and Gold
Sports: 14 teams. NCAA Division III
Mascot: Bloodhound
Website: www.jjay.cuny.edu
In 1964, a committee convened by the Board of Higher Education recommended the establishment of an independent, degree-granting school of police science. The College of Police Science (COPS) of the City University of New York was subsequently founded and admitted its first class in September 1965. Within a year, the school was renamed John Jay College of Criminal Justice to reflect broader education objectives.
The school's namesake, John Jay, was the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court and one of the founding fathers of the United States. Jay was a native of New York City and served as governor of New York State.
Motto: "Education for Justice."
Established: 1964
Type: Public
Endowment: $4.4 million
Academic Staff: 1,000+ (includes adjuncts)
Students: 16,000+
Undergraduates: 15,000+
Postgraduates: 2,000
Location: New York, NY, United States
Colors: Blue and Gold
Sports: 14 teams. NCAA Division III
Mascot: Bloodhound
Website: www.jjay.cuny.edu
