John Jay College Of Criminal Justice | The City University of New York

John Jay is a premiere educational institution where criminal justice is taught in all its modern complexities and public service is valued as the noble endeavor that it is.  We provide a number of special educational opportunities for members of the New York City Department of Corrections, the New York City Fire Department, the New York City Police Department and other Public Service Law Enforcement organizations.

If you work for any of these departments and are interested in furthering your education, you've come to the right place. 

To learn more about the requirements and various educational opportunities available to you, call 212.237.8865 to set up an appointment with a member of the staff in the Admissions Office.  Or apply directly to the College.  Please note that when you seek admission you will be classified as an advance student.

Members of the New York City Police Department
1. You are exempt from completing the General Education Requirements.

2. You will be awarded the following credits for training:

30 credits awarded for training completed January 1974 – January 1985

25 credits awarded for training completed January 1985 – January 1987

28 credits awarded for training completed January 1987 – present

3. You may receive additional credits for supplementary police training.

4. The maximum number of external credits that you can receive is 30.

5. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.

Members of the New York City Fire Department
1. You will be awarded 10 credits for basic training at the New York City Fire Academy.

2. You may receive additional credits for courses taken beyond basic training.

3. The maximum number of external credits that you can receive is 30.

4. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.

Members of the New York City Department of Corrections
1. You will be awarded the following credits for training:

18 credits awarded for training completed after September 1995

13 credits awarded for training completed between April 30, 1979 – August 31, 1995

6 credits awarded for training completed prior to April 30, 1979

2. You may receive additional credits for pre-promotional training.

3. The maximum number of external credits that you can receive is 30.

4. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.

All other Public Service Law Enforcement and full-time Firefighters
1. Apply directly to John Jay College.

2. For testing information and training credit, please contact the Admissions Office.