Degree Pathway for the Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Terrorism Studies Option

For students entering Spring 2026 and Before.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (39 credits)

Course numberCourse name
CRIM.5010Criminological Theory: Foundations
CRIM.5900Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
CRIM.5910Research Design
CRIM.6020Nature and Extent of Crime
CRIM.6690Counterterrorism Policies & Strategies
CRIM.6900Advanced Regression
CRIM.6910Advanced Research Design
CRIM.6920Qualitative Research Methods
CRIM.7100Advanced Research in Terrorism
CRIM.6XXXProfessional Development
CRIM.6XXXAdvanced Theory of Political Violence
CRIM.7XXXAdvanced Qualitative Methods
CRIM.7XXXResearch Seminar
Controlled Electives (9 credits)
One of the following courses:
CRIM.5710Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism
CRIM.5XXXTheories of Civil War
One of the following courses:
CRIM.5720Comparative Terrorism & Counter-terrorism
Electiveeither inside or outside the department
One of the following courses:
CRIM.7XXXAdvanced Statistical Analysis
CRIM.7XXXQualitative Data Analysis
Dissertation (12 credits)


Total credits required to graduate = 60