PhD in Criminal Justice in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University | Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The Department of Criminal Justice provides advanced degree programs culminating in either a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice. The M.S. program features three specialized pathways: Applied Criminal Justice, Criminology, and a Plan C alternative tailored for professionals in criminal justice and social service fields. This curriculum strengthens students' abilities to comprehend, collect, evaluate, and interpret research data within criminology and criminal justice domains. The program focuses on examining, assessing, and interpreting crime causation and the corresponding reactions of the justice system. Core coursework includes fundamental studies in theory, policy, and research methodologies, alongside three key concentrations: 1) criminology, 2) law enforcement, and 3) rehabilitation systems. Participants may select one specialization area.

Additionally, the program includes instructional training for those interested in teaching at the collegiate level.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Students admitted to the doctoral program who have earned a master's degree in criminal justice/criminology will be given credit for their master's degree (up to 30 credits) and must take a minimum of 60 credits at NDSU. The amount of credit for the master's degree will be determined by the graduate program coordinator.

TOEFL ibT 100, IELTS 7, Duolingo 125, to qualify for assistantship TOEFL ibT 114, IELTS 8, Duolingo 135, TOEFL PBT - 600

At the baccalaureate level, the applicant must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0, or equivalent, to attain full standing in a graduate degree program. Applicants whose last degree completed is a graduate degree may be admitted in full standing if the final GPA of that degree is at least 3.0 or equivalent.

Tuition USD 13,274

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