CUNY John Jay College Criminal Justice

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Mission Statement

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York is a liberal arts college dedicated to education, research, and service in the fields of criminal justice, fire science, and related areas of public safety and public service. It seeks to inspire students to the highest ideals of citizenship and public service, and serves society by developing graduates who have the intellectual acuity, moral commitment, and professional competence to confront the challenges of crime, justice and public safety in a free society. The College strives to endow students with the skills of critical thinking and effective communication; the perspective and moral judgment that develops from liberal studies; the capacity for personal growth and creative problem solving that results from the ability to acquire and evaluate information; and the awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural, historical, and political forces that shape our society. Building on these intellectual and moral functions, the College offers its students an undergraduate and graduate curriculum that balances the arts, sciences and humanities with professional studies, and encourages its students to develop a continuing relationship with learning and service.