Dual-Joint A.S./B.A. Degree Program in Criminal Justice

The Dual-Joint A.S./B.A. degree program in Criminal Justice will provide students with the opportunity to complete the first two years of study toward an A.S. degree in Criminal Justice at Queensborough Community College in a manner that will permit a smooth and seamless transition to John Jay College where they will complete their third and fourth year of study culminating in a B.A. degree.

This program will allow students to complete the A.S. degree at Queensborough by taking 60 credits of coursework of which 45 credits will transfer directly into John Jay's General Education Core Requirements with the remaining 15 credits applying to the discipline-specific requirements in their Criminal Justice program.

• A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice Courses
• Criminal Justice Program Curricular Objective
• Employment in Criminal Justice
• John Jay College Course Sequence
• QCC-JJC Joint Criminal Justice Program Summary Table
• Requirements for Graduation

Curricular Objectives

1. Students will demonstrate competency in the core areas of the criminal justice major (e.g. criminology, criminal law, policing, and corrections).
2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills in regard to issues in the field of criminal justice.
3. Students will use historical and social sciences theories to analyze and make judgements about issues in the field of criminal justice.
4. Students will demonstrate and understanding of research methods in criminal justice.
5. Students will communicate effectively about issues in the field of criminal justice as demonstrated by their reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Employment In Criminal Justice

The field of criminal justice is rapidly growing.  In both public and private sectors there are expanding job opportunities for individuals with a background in criminal justice. Some areas in which employment opportunities are available include law enforcement, corrections, courts services, and security.

Nationwide and statewide data and projections for jobs related to criminal justice indicate a robust employment picture with projected strong growth in both private and public sectors. The table below summarizes projected increases nationwide through 2012 for several occupations.

Projected job growth to 2014 and current median annual salaries for select occupations in New York State are summarized in the table below. Projected increase categories are based on the expected number of new job openings and expected rate of growth.

Graduation Requirements

Students must file a graduation petition with the Registrar in order to graduate during their final semester of study.  The Registrar conducts an audit to verify that all requirements for the degree have been met.  Students receive written confirmation of satisfactory completion of all requirements or a list of deficiencies the need to be completed for graduation.

• Students must complete all credit and course requirements for the A.S. degree.
• Students must attain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.0 in all courses applicable toward the degree.
• If students were placed in remedial courses, they must pass the CUNY exit-from-remediation exams.
• Students in associate degree programs must pass the CUNY Proficiency Examination.
• Students must complete a minimum residency degree requirement of 30 credits for the associate degree.
• Students must complete two credit-bearing Writing Intensive classes to receive the associate degree.