Criminal Justice Online Self-Guided Info-Session
Program Overview
Classes in CJBS Online
Academic Success
Next Steps to Enroll
Before you proceed, make sure these program eligibility criteria match with your academic history and goals. Have you:
- Earned an associate degree or at least 55 credits in Criminal Justice or a related field
- Earned an overall GPA of at least 2.0 from your prior institution and completed your English and math General Education Requirements
- Have been accepted to John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Committed to studying in a fully online setting that requires independence and self-motivation
If you are ready to join CJBS online, complete the Program Acknowledgement Form
The form requires you to confirm that you understand how CJBs online works, who it is meant for, and what you will need to start and complete the program. Once you have completed this form, allow 3-4 business days for your student information to be reviewed and processed. Following that, an email will be sent to your John Jay account, inviting you to schedule your academic advising appointment. As described in the video, you will attend your advising session, register for classes and then be ready to participate in the program.
Criminal Justice B.S. Online Program FAQ
Enrollment and Registration
If you have earned at least 55 credits or an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related fields and have a GPA of 2.0 or greater, you are eligible to transfer to the CJBS Online degree completion program.
If you decide you want to attend on campus or in person courses, you will no longer be considered part of the online degree program. If you attend courses on campus, you also have the option to take courses online, but availability of online sections is not guaranteed. Tuition and fees described in this document apply to online students and may vary for in-person courses.
Online degree program students will not be required to come to campus. If you wish to access campus for use of the library or other services, you can obtain a John Jay College ID. Online students must meet the same requirements as in person students to obtain a John Jay College id.
Courses and Academic Success
The CJBS online program is a guided degree completion program. You will be able to select from 3-5 options for courses in each Criminal Justice B.S. degree component. Visit here to see which courses are offered in what semesters.
You can earn your degree in two years if you enroll in and successfully complete 12 credits during the fall and spring semesters and 6 credits each summer.
Program Costs and Financial Aid
You can use the resources available at this website to determine the cost of your degree, and how financial aid or other sources of funding for your education fit in.
https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/evaluate-college-cost-financial-aid-packages-and-student-budgets
In state students pay $305 per credit. Out of state students pay 1.2X the in-state rate, or $350 per credit hour.
Yes, if you are eligible for Pell Grants (federal student aid) or TAP funds (NY State aid), you can use these to cover the costs of an online degree.
Students enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester will pay:
$75 infrastructure fee
$15 facilities fee
$125 technology fee
Part Time students pay a technology fee of $62.50
You will not be able to register for a new semester if you have an outstanding balance. For assistance covering the cost of your tuition, you should first meet with a financial aid officer who can provide you with ideas about how to manage education expenses.
https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/contact-financial-aid
Technology
A typical home internet connection, wifi hotspot, or other standard connection will work just fine. If you need support accessing technology to complete your studies, contact the Department of Online Education & Resources.
You will complete all your courses using Brightspace, CUNY’s online learning management system.