National University · USA

Doctor of Criminal Justice

Campus PhD Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

PhD

Introduction

Doctor of Criminal Justice is a PhD program taught at National University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Doctor of Criminal Justice explores the multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes in a global setting. Students prepare scholar/practitioners to engage with the criminal justice system and contribute to leading and managing programs aimed at administering equitable justice. The program includes research involving the application and analysis to address issues of professional practice.

Study is delivered through 100% online learning with no group work and no residency requirements. The program structure includes 9 courses totaling 3.0 credit hours each, plus graduation requirements that include completing a DCJ Prospectus, an approved dissertation manuscript and oral presentation, and submitting the final dissertation manuscript to the University Registrar.

Modules

Specialization Course 1
Specialization Course 2
Specialization Course 3
Pre-Candidacy Prospectus

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Criminal Justice at National University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by National University.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by National University as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Criminal Justice.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Admission to the Doctorate programs requires a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

The University may accept a maximum of 12 semester credit hours in transfer toward the doctoral degree for graduate coursework completed at an accredited college or university with a grade of “B” or better.
Graduation requirements: a minimum of 45 credit hours of graduate instruction must be completed through the University; Grade Point Average of 3.0 (letter grade of “B”) or higher; Satisfactory completion of the DCJ Prospectus; University Approval of Dissertation Manuscript and Oral Presentation; Submission of the approved final dissertation manuscript to the University Registrar; Official documents on file for basis of admission: a conferred master’s degree from an accredited academic institution; Official transcripts on file for all transfer credit hours accepted by the University; All financial obligations must be met before the student will be issued their complimentary diploma.

We have no residency requirements, no GRE/GMAT. $0 application fee. No essays/exams.