CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Reviews

  • 78 Reviews
  • New York (NY)
  • Annual Tuition: $15,420
83% of 78 students said this degree improved their career prospects
88% of 78 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Tamera
  • Reviewed: 12/21/2016
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"John Jay is a great school, especially if you are interested in the criminal justice field or want to make a change in the system. The professors are great and usually are in the field they are teaching so they can assist you with career options. There is great diversity in the school and the school tries to accommodate everyone."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2016
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"John Jay is a highly respected school. The programs are very flexible. I was able to take classes from different departments to personalize my program for my goal. I decided to become an addiction counselor midway through my program. I was still able to take drug and alcohol related classes within the psychology department but also ones with the criminal justice department (which happened to be taught by sociology and anthropology professors)."
Kelzi
  • Reviewed: 11/9/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"I liked my time in college. Sure, it was stressful and not enjoyable but I enjoyed the learning experience and opportunities."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/26/2015
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"It's a good college, no complaints other than the bureaucratic side which was very annoying to deal with."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"Fantastic college for criminal justice and forensic science. Helpful faculty/professors/instructors. Difficult to get into their master's program."
Jen
  • Reviewed: 10/5/2015
  • Degree: Criminal Justice
"Very good college! If you're into the criminal justice field, psychology, forensic, etc. This is the place for you."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/29/2015
  • Degree: History
"Not the best school but getting better. The arts program is increasing and looking more interesting. History department is great."
Tamara Deutsch
  • Reviewed: 7/22/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Overall I think the program is challenging and teaches important information and is full of people who are experts in their field. I've had opportunities to work on research projects in my first year. However sometimes we have graduate classes in the old building which is hot in the summer and cold in winter and smells funny all the time. You'd think for the money we pay we'd get to be in the newer building with the better tech and nicer rooms. There is affiliated housing offered but its very expensive as is the surrounding area because it's New York."
Nicoli
  • Reviewed: 7/20/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"Excellent education for the Forensic field. Professors often have excellent research and clinical practice."
Tkeynah Binyamin
  • Reviewed: 3/22/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"Pros: Excellent faculty who are very experienced in the field. Their anecdotes from working in the field are very valuable. Cons: It's harder to mingle with students in graduate school. The campus is set up with a lot of seating areas, but students always seem to be in such a hurry."
Danielle Diegue
  • Reviewed: 3/20/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"The classes are very informative and the program itself is set up to, theoretically, put you in a prime position to get a job right after graduation. However, there is no real graduate guidance program and you often must discover vital information on your own or through peers."
Shreya Patel
  • Reviewed: 3/8/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"The professors teaching the courses bring use their personal experiences in the field to help the students understand the courses and field of Forensic Psychology. Although the courses themselves are excellent, it can be challenging finding an externship which is required. The books for the externships are not up to date. Registrar is also a challenging area, it is difficult to get in the necessary classes due to lack of communication. The professors for the most part are hands on and make themselves as available as possible if in need of assistance."
Vanessa Washington
  • Reviewed: 2/21/2015
  • Degree: Public Administration
"I'm currently pursuing a master's degree in Public Administration at John Jay College. The program has excellent faculty and the curriculum is top notch. My only feedback is that the career guidance and focus on helping students find jobs in the field is not as strong as I'd hoped for. I would also like to see the differential tuition charged for the MPA program used to strengthen the career advising services."
Nishma Ramos Gonzalez
  • Reviewed: 2/13/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"John Jay College of Criminal Justice has good graduate programs. The curriculum, professors and extracurricular activities are excellent. It provides the students with learning experiences. I just wish they could offer more support in the areas of internships and career planning."
Tkeynah Binyamin
  • Reviewed: 1/26/2015
  • Degree: Counseling
"I have not yet experienced any cons during my graduate program in Forensic Mental Health Counseling at CUNY John Jay. There are many resources available to students and numerous interesting internship opportunities. I am excited to begin my internship program next semester in the fall of 2015 (hopefully at Rikers Island.)"
Michelle Chmelev
  • Reviewed: 1/23/2015
  • Degree: Legal Studies
"John Jay College is a great CUNY School for those who are looking to get the highest quality of education possible with over 32 majors to choose from without burning a hole in your wallet. In this school, all tools are provided for incoming/ transferred students where it is easy to reach staff whether its via email, over the phone or in person [appointments are easy to schedule]. There are departments for academic advisement, tutoring, extracurricular activities/clubs, study abroad programs, career center, health information and counseling, financial aid , registration , graduate programs and of course most important public safety. There are three main buildings within a few blocks radius in the heart of nyc, all buildings are clean,well kept, secure, and heated/ air conditioned depending on the season. There is also free wifi and tons of outlets for those who need a laptop or tablet. There are also student lounges in each building along with cafes/cafeterias. In addition there are several gyms and physical activities from the pool, soccer, yoga, zumba, and dance programs for all cultures. The library also has tons of books needed for your classes that you can make copies of or rent out, and the library is open late hours and is also quiet and well kept with tons of staff available to help at several desks, and tons of seats so the lines are short. You can print in the library or make copies for cents on the dollar, and some staff are even able to proof read your paper if necessary. What makes this school so unique is the diversity of people, where so many different cultures and ages from different backgrounds come together as one, everyone is very respectful and friendly, nobody judges one another, students are very supportive and fun to interact with. Even better, this school offers both online courses, summer and winter courses if you want to graduate much sooner, and morning to evening classes if you have a certain work schedule, so the flexibility is what makes me thankful to be in this school."
Milcord
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2015
  • Degree: Business
"As a student you have to stay on top of everything. The John Jay Express or a.k.a One stop is horrible no one knows anything. They are always giving out the wrong information. The way I see this college is "the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing and the buttocks is still dirty." The Public Protection Management Director is clueless only help out those students that he is very cool with, most females and struggling student he will not even answer his email. His Department is unorganized and not caring for the students they have. They do not give two cent if you make it or not. The so call Blackboard which where students go for online classes never works and is very confusing. Got a complaint? Forget it because no one know where to send you. The best place to do is to the Dean of Students and even that department is lacking. You have better luck asking people out of the college what to do or where to go for help. I am totally disgusted with the college "Professional Treatment.""
Amanda Bart
  • Reviewed: 1/5/2015
  • Degree: Social Sciences
"This program has been extremely eye-opening and challenging in ways I didn't imagine. The workload is comparable (I imagine) to other programs."
Farren Larson
  • Reviewed: 1/5/2015
  • Degree: Forensic Psychology
"The class selection is incredible and the professors are very knowledgeable. There are ample opportunities to get involved in research. Unfortunately there is not much financial aid for graduate level students. Also, the Masters in Forensic Psych. program recently changed its thesis requirements, making it more difficult for new grad students to select a topic and find an adviser."
Jonnelle Casey
  • Reviewed: 12/6/2014
  • Degree: Public Administration
"The positive aspects of my graduate program are the following:reasonably affordable (although I am having trouble paying for my education for the upcoming semester), diverse student body and culture, many opportunities in my field of study, academic support, and fun activities to engage in. On the down side, the school only offers a limited amount of scholarships for graduate students and only during certain periods of time."