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PhD of Criminal Justice
- Louisville, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Master's degree for leadership roles in criminal justice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- 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
- Bachelor degree from an accredited institution (credential evaluation for foreign degrees)
- Minimum GPA 2.75 for unconditional admission (programmes often higher
- E.g. 3.0)
- Two recommendation letters
- English IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 105 unless exempt
- Programme-specific requirements.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from an institutionally accredited institution with credential evaluation for foreign degrees, Two recommendation letters, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale
- Duolingo 4.0 per skill
- PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Check the programme page for deadline and requirements. Apply online through the Graduate School
- or the programme's centralised service where listed (NursingCAS
- CSDCAS
- SOPHAS)
- pay the 65 USD fee (30-40 USD for centralised services). Upload official transcripts with notarized English translation and credential evaluation (NACES/AICE) for foreign degrees
- recommendation letters and English test scores. Complete any programme-specific items. Receive the offer
- then the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,624 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Belknap Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Criminal Justice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $32,624 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $13,446 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on new 1-6 scale, Duolingo 4.0 per skill, PTE Academic tests from 2026-01-21).
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.