PhD in Law and Psychology in Phoenix United States | Arizona State University

Arizona State University | Phoenix United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

Legal statutes are established to uphold societal order, while psychology examines the motivations behind human actions. This program bridges both disciplines to explore how behavior intersects with and is influenced by legal frameworks. The PhD in law and psychology employs an interdisciplinary approach to cultivate future academics. It integrates comprehensive education in psychological jurisprudence with advanced research methods, statistical analysis, criminology theory, and specialized training in psychological subfields.

Students will apply this expertise to address numerous critical yet under-researched aspects of the justice system that urgently require evidence-based psychological investigation.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, criminal justice, social science, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.

Tuition USD 37,044

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