San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Criminal Justice in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
|
San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in criminal justice from Texas State equips students with advanced research capabilities in their specialized field.
The School of Criminal Justice and Criminology fosters knowledge creation through excellence in education, research, and community engagement, preparing students and professionals to enhance justice systems. This doctoral program operates within a vibrant academic community featuring active, research-driven faculty.
Students receive comprehensive support to develop, execute, present, and publish independent research projects under the guidance of our distinguished, globally-recognized faculty members.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
master's degree in criminal justice or a related field from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.5 GPA in all completed graduate course work
official GRE (general test only) with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
statement of purpose describing the student's personal history and life goals that are relevant to obtaining a doctoral degree
three letters of recommendation indicating the student's skills and capacity to be successful in the Ph.D. program
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
master's degree in criminal justice or a related field from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.5 GPA in all completed graduate course work
official GRE (general test only) with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
statement of purpose describing the student's personal history and life goals that are relevant to obtaining a doctoral degree
three letters of recommendation indicating the student's skills and capacity to be successful in the Ph.D. program
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992