Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Criminal Justice in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
|
Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,324
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Criminal Justice Ph.D. program cultivates future scholars to take leadership roles in academic institutions, research organizations (both private and government-funded), and policy-making positions within criminal justice and related fields. This doctoral program mandates at least 48 credit hours of post-baccalaureate coursework, with optional additional classes available to prepare students for their professional journey after graduation. Temple University's College of Liberal Arts offers this prestigious Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, a program nationally acclaimed for generating influential research that addresses critical global challenges through policy and practice. As a Ph.D. candidate, you'll join a vibrant community of intellectually curious, motivated scholars dedicated to creating a fairer society. This full-time program welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds including counseling, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and urban studies. Through rigorous interdisciplinary research, students develop specialized expertise in specific areas of criminal justice.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. The minimum acceptable scores are 153 verbal and 144 quantitative. Applicants with scores just below are considered if other aspects of their application are especially strong.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should not be too lengthy (up to 10 pages is preferable) and should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. Although it need not be related directly to Criminal Justice, it should reflect your ability to prepare a social science paper.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
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.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. The minimum acceptable scores are 153 verbal and 144 quantitative. Applicants with scores just below are considered if other aspects of their application are especially strong.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS Academic: 6.5
550 on the paper-based (PBT)
Resume: Current resume required.
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to research and write a scholarly paper. The paper should not be too lengthy (up to 10 pages is preferable) and should be fully referenced according to a professional, scholarly style manual. Although it need not be related directly to Criminal Justice, it should reflect your ability to prepare a social science paper.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
27,324