Walden University · USA

PhD in Criminal Justice

Campus PhD Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

PhD

Starts

October

Introduction

PhD in Criminal Justice is a PhD program taught at Walden University, USA. Intake: October. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Up to eight years to complete the doctoral program unless th) options.

Walden University offers an online PhD in Criminal Justice. The program is structured through two tracks: Track I emphasizes advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills for criminal justice administration, with courses that cover topics such as leadership theory, homeland security, and public management. Track II emphasizes foundational knowledge in criminal justice theory, trends, and practice.

Completion includes Doctoral Dissertation work, dissertation support, and dissertation writing courses taken continuously until completion, plus four PhD residencies. Students must complete capstone preparation (Track I) and additional core and foundation courses (Track II). Walden doctoral students have up to eight years to complete the doctoral program unless they petition for an extension.

Modules

Doctoral Writing Assessment
Foundation courses (3 cr.)
Core courses (35 cr.)
Research courses (20 cr.)
Elective courses (15 cr.)
Capstone preparation course (5 cr.)
Dissertation support course (5 cr.)
Dissertation course (5 cr. per term for a minimum of four terms; taken continuously until completion)
Dissertation course (5 cr. per quarter for a minimum of four quarters until completion)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in PhD in Criminal Justice at Walden University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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