About the course

The Criminal Justice faculty has devoted considerable time to designing a curriculum that will firmly ground doctoral students in the core of the discipline of criminal justice/criminology. Our goal is to ensure that all University of Cincinnati graduates share a common, rigorous training that will prepare them for criminal justice and criminology research. At the same time, through electives and dissertation research, students have the flexibility to develop expertise consistent with their unique interests.

　　On completion of the Ph.D., doctoral students will be well-versed in criminal justice, criminology, and research methods. Doctoral students must complete course requirements in a Foundation Area of either Criminal Justice or Criminology and in a Substantive Specialization area in Corrections, Policing, or Crime Prevention. To enhance professional development, the curriculum also includes practicum courses on teaching effectiveness and the research process. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2023	Cincinnati
Summer (May), 2023	Cincinnati
Fall (August), 2024	Cincinnati
Fall (August), 2025	Cincinnati

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cincinnati

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Scores (50th percentile or above is preferred) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable

　　Unofficial Transcript with Grade Point Average (a minimum of 3.5 is preferred)

　　Recent Writing Sample

　　A personal statement with discussion of relevant experience, goals, and fit with the UC program

　　3 Letters of Recommendation

　　Inclusion of Curriculum Vitae highlighting any prior research or teaching experience is recommended.

　　For IELTS, an overall band score of 6.5 is sufficient for graduate admission. TOEFL requirements vary based on the type of TOEFL test taken, and scores are valid for up to two years. The minimum university requirement is: 520 (paper-based test), or 190 (computer-based test), or 80 (internet-based test).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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