Ph.D. Criminology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. is a research degree granted in recognition of high achievement in criminology, requiring the ability to work independently and contribute to criminological knowledge.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Criminology | Duration: 55 credit hours minimum post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Core in quantitative analysis, research methods, theories of criminal behavior, professional development and teaching practicum, 9 elective hours, 6 hours of advanced research and 18 dissertation hours. Students pass two qualifying exams and produce an approved publishable manuscript.

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Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. A master's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.40 on a 4.00 scale in graduate study; GRE scores taken within five years of entry (preferred minimum 154 Verbal and 145 Quantitative); three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; written work sample (master's thesis if completed).

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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