College of Professional StudiesThe Associate Degree in Criminal Justice is uniquely designed as
the first step towards earning the Bachelors Degree in Criminal
Justice. It satisfies the education requirements of the New York
Police Department and many other police departments.
Admissions Requirement
Undergraduate admission is based on many factors, including
previous academic performance, satisfactory achievement on
standardized tests, personal recommendations, and other indications
of an applicant's interests, motivation, and potential.
Graduation Requirements
Candidates for the Associate program in Criminal Justice are
required to complete 60 credits of a prescribed program of study. A
minimum cumulative quality point index of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 is
required for all courses, and also for courses in the major area.
Graduates of the New York City Police Department may be awarded
credit for field training.
| Course Areas | Credits |
| Core Requirements | 36 |
| Criminal Justice Electives | 9 |
| General Electives | 15 |
For more information please contact Antonio Lodato
Asst Dean/Dir Even/Wkend Prog, via email at at lodatoa@stjohns.edu or call
(718) 990-5974.