About the course
The mission of Criminal Justice Ph.D. program is to advance the development of criminological and criminal justice research and theory, and to train graduate students to conduct and understand theoretically based research involving crime and the criminal justice system. Upon completion of their graduate program, graduate students in criminal justice will be able to read and evaluate data and social science research, analyze and develop criminal justice policy, conduct independent research related to criminology and criminal justice, and communicate original research findings and analyses of secondary research cogently for consideration by multiple audiences. 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: US$83,166
Intake |
Location |
Fall (August), 2024 |
Pullman |
Fall (August), 2025 |
Pullman |
How to apply
Entry requirements for Washington State University
Master?s level degree
For students entering from a foreign university, evidence of English proficiency (i.e., Test of English as a Foreign Language) and financial resources
Cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0, although 3.5 or higher is preferred by the admissions committee
Personal Statement
3 Letters of Recommendation. At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from a professor.
Transcripts (including all colleges or universities from which you have earned or expect to earn a degree, and all colleges or universities at which you have taken graduate level course work, transcripts for coursework taken at Washington State University are not required).
Official GRE scores
Minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 85. Minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.
English language requirements
7.0
Overall IELTS band score
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0
Application deadline:
This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.
Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Washington State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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