Degree Pathway for the Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, General Option
For students entering Spring 2026 and Before.
Degree RequirementsDegree-Requirements
Required Courses (42 credits)
| Course number | Course name |
|---|---|
| CRIM.5010 | Criminology Theory: Foundations |
| CRIM.5900 | Descriptive & Inferential Statistics |
| CRIM.5910 | Research Design |
| CRIM.6010 | Criminology Theory: Advanced |
| CRIM.6020 | Nature & Extent of Crime |
| CRIM.6890 | Special Topics - (taken two times) |
| CRIM.6900 | Advanced Regression |
| CRIM.6910 | Advanced Research Design |
| CRIM.6920 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| CRIM.6XXX | Professional Development |
| CRIM.7XXX | Advanced Qualitative Methods |
| CRIM.7XXX | Research Seminar - (taken two times) |
| Controlled Elective (3 credits) | |
| One of the following courses | |
| CRIM.7XXX | Advanced Statistical Analysis (3) |
| CRIM.7XXX | Qualitative Data Analysis (3) |
| Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| One course that is either in or related to criminal justice (could be external to the School of Criminology & Justice Studies) | |
Dissertation (12 credits) XXXX.XXXX Dissertation credits | |
Total credits required to graduate = 60