About the course

The Ph.D. degree program in Criminal Justice is designed to produce criminal justice scholars who will lead the field in academia, private and governmental research agencies, and policy-level positions in criminal justice and related organizations. The Ph.D. degree requires the completion of a minimum of 48 hours of coursework post-baccalaureate, although students may take additional courses to prepare themselves for subsequent stages of their post-graduate career. Lead the criminal justice field in academia, private and governmental research agencies with the Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. This nationally recognized program is known for its output of impactful research that helps policymakers and practitioners solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. As a Criminal Justice PhD student, you will be a part of a community of curious, driven individuals with a passion for making the world a better and more just place. The full-time doctoral program is designed for students who have backgrounds in counseling, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology and urban studies, among others. Students can form expertise in one area of specialization within the criminal justice field through advanced interdisciplinary research. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Master's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.

　　Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Law, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, or a related field is required.

　　Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, discuss your specific interest in Temple's program, your research goals and how they relate to Temple's program, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.

　　A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.

　　TOEFL: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum. IELTS Academic: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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