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Doctor of Philosophy in International Crime and Justice at Florida International University

Florida International University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Crime and Justice (ICJ) is considered the first and only doctoral program in international crime and justice in the United States. The curriculum offers a rigorous set of courses to equip students to produce original research that generates insights into criminology issues and their international nexus. Classes focus on providing students with an extensive education in theory, research methods, and statistics.

Faculty: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs  |  Duration: 5 years (75 credits)  |  Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the doctoral program, applicants must fulfill these minimum requirements: (1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. (2) A GPA of 3.2 or higher in upper division coursework or a 3.2 or higher for all master’s degree coursework. (3) Grade of “B” or better in an undergraduate or graduate research methods course. (4) Two letters of recommendation form professors or employers familiar with your academic and professional qualifications. (5) A 300- to 500-word statement that describes the student’s interests in pursuing an advanced degree in international crime and justice, including any specific research interests, as well as ultimate career goals. (6) Completed research paper or thesis that demonstrates writing skills. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries, including internationally educated domestic students, are required to demonstrat

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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