PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice
offered by Old Dominion University

PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice
at
ODU
Overview

Investigating Social Constructs and Legal Systems in Criminology and Criminal Justice for Doctoral Research

Skills you will learn

Who should do this course?

Aspiring academics and researchers seeking to advance knowledge in the fields of criminology and criminal justice

What are the course deliverables?

Analyze complex theories and methodologies in criminology to critically evaluate criminal justice policies and practices
Conduct original research to contribute novel insights to the field of criminology and criminal justice
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods for studying crime and criminal behavior
Synthesize interdisciplinary perspectives to understand the social, psychological, and economic factors influencing crime and justice

More about this course

The Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a sociological criminology program that highlights social inequality and public policy in the study of crime and justice issues. The program produces scholars with strong backgrounds in the substantive areas of criminology, criminal justice, theory, inequality, and policy as well as in research methods and statistics
Designed primarily for students who are interested in pursing careers in higher education, the course offerings also provide students the education and skills needed to be employed as researchers in public and private agencies
Graduates are prepared as scholars able to conduct research, teach college and university courses in their areas of specialization, and to provide service to the discipline and community

Core Courses

CRIM 800 Proseminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice

CRIM 801 Criminology and Public Policy

CRIM 802 Advanced Criminological Theory

CRIM 803 Inequality, Crime and Justice

Research Skills

CRIM 805 Multivariate Statistics in Criminological Research

CRIM 810 Qualitative Methods in Criminology and Criminal Justice

CRIM 815 Advanced Quantitative Techniques in Criminology & Criminal Justice

Electives

Elective Hours

Dissertation Credits

CRIM 899 Dissertation

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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
If your native language is not English, evidence of English proficiency must be demonstrated to enroll in academic, credit bearing courses. Conditional admission to Old Dominion University is offered only to those highly qualified applicants meeting University admission requirements with the exception of English language proficiency. Granting of conditional admission is subject to program approval, and may not be available for all programs of study. Admitted students who have not satisfied the English language requirement are automatically offered intensive English language studies at the on-campus English Language Center.
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