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PhD of Criminal Justice

University of New Haven

West Haven, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Criminal Justice can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis
And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Management
Supervisory and leadership roles for practitioners and academics

Curriculum

32 to 36 credit hours (the page gives both figures) over two years
Full or part time. Asynchronous courses
Course list unreported on the page. Faculty include former attorneys and law enforcement officers. Partner tuition discounts such as NYPD remission are mentioned.

Entry requirements

Academic

Prior degree as set by programme (not stated on the international page)
Three letters of recommendation
Writing sample
Statement of purpose covering background
Goals and reasons for the Ph.D.

Accepted academic background

Prior degree as set by programme (not stated on the international page), Three letters of recommendation, Writing sample, Statement of purpose covering background, Goals and reasons for the Ph.D.

Language tests

IELTS 7.5

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts

How to apply

Review the admission requirements and deadlines for the selected program. Create an account and submit the university application online. Upload academic records and required supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Pay the application fee when required. Monitor the admission status and respond to additional requests. Accept an offer and complete the relevant enrollment requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,610 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	West Haven
Faculty or school	Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.