Masters of Arts Degree Program in International Crime & Justice
Our Program
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On-Campus & Online
Our degree is available fully on campus or fully online. On campus students may also take up to five online courses.
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Research & Practice
Our program prepares students for careers in criminal justice, international development, research, and risk assessment & compliance. It is also a steppingstone for law school or doctoral studies.
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Fierce Advocates For International Justice
Our students and graduates focus on and contribute to global justice.
Research
Research Centers & Organizations
John Jay Research Centers
- Center for Cybercrime Studies
- Center for International Human Rights
- The Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies
- Data Collaborative for Justice
- The Corrections Lab
- Institute for Innovation in Prosecution
- Institute for Justice and Opportunity (formerly the Prisoner Reentry Institute)
- National Network for Safe Communities
- Research & Evaluation Center
Other John Jay Research Organizations
- Center on Terrorism
- Dispute Resolution Center
- Extremist Crime Research Consortium
- From Punishment to Public Health
- The Historical Memory Project
- Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector
- Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math
- Project Aletheia
- Social Change Project
International Organizations Research
ICJ MA Upcoming Events 2026
In the ICJ MA program, we are very excited to share with you a few upcoming events! It is our mission to provide as many opportunities for success and fun as possible, so we encourage you to take a look and see what interests you!
Upcoming Orientation Session - May 14, 2026 at 5 PM
We will be hosting a orientation session for our recent accepted students! We will be discussing the program as a whole, the classes that are available, what the program offers to our students, and tips and tricks for registration. Students interested in the program for the Spring 2027 are also welcome to attend.
ICJ MA Alumni Job Talks
International Crime and Justice MA
Alumni Job Talks Spring 2026
The International Crime and Justice MA Degree Program is excited to continue hosting successful alumni for career lunch talks! This Spring 2026, we hosted alumni that obtained their current positions in various organizations. This semester hosted three talks that delved into Investigations, Applied Research, and Anti-Money Laundering. The Applied Research and Anti-Money Laundering events were recorded, so check them out!
You can also check out past alumni job talks, where graduates have discussed their careers in diverse fields such as the Ministry of National Security Jamaica, MTA Headquarters Office of Security, UNICEF, UNDSS, and Mastercard. Consider viewing the three recorded Zoom sessions! Please feel free to explore the recorded webinars as guest speakers discuss how their experiences in our program encouraged them to pursue careers as crime specialists, data analysts, cybersecurity analysts, and financial crime specialists. Past events also cover career is Public, Private, Higher Education and Government careers.
Most passed alumni job talks were recorded and available on our past event site
In the Spotlight
Discover the impressive accomplishments and career paths of students and faculty in the International Crime and Justice Master of Arts Program, and explore the program’s curated panels that connect academic study with real-world impact.
Contact Us
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Graduate Admissions L.64.20
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Connect
Instagram @icjmaprogram