Unlock Your Potential: Apply to Our Nation's Top Criminal Justice PhD Program!
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey toward becoming a leading researcher in the field of criminal justice? Look no further than our distinguished doctoral program, consistently ranked among the best in the nation. At UNO SCCJ, you'll delve into cutting-edge research, collaborate with nationally recognized faculty, and engage with a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and practice. Here, innovation thrives, and your ideas have the power to shape the future of criminal justice. Whether your passion lies in corrections, victimology, law enforcement, or policy reform, our program offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, exploration, and impact. Join us and unlock your potential to make a meaningful difference in the world. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career as a leader in criminal justice. Your journey starts here!
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Degree Requirements
Coursework: Doctoral students complete 42 hours of required and elective coursework beyond a Master’s degree.
Comprehensive Exams: Doctoral students demonstrate knowledge proficiency in successful completion of two comprehensive exams - criminological theory and criminal justice systems. Criminology Reading List and Criminal Justice Reading List.
Dissertation: Doctoral students orally defend a dissertation that is original written scholarship advancing knowledge in criminology and criminal justice. Prior dissertations may be reviewed here. Approval of Dissertation Prospectus Form must be completed by all SCCJ doctoral students. Other required forms accessible through the Office of Graduate Studies.
Ebonie Epinger, Ph.D., UNO SCCJ graduate August 2022.
Funding Opportunities
Graduate assistantships are nationally competitive stipends that include tuition (not student fees). Most full-time doctoral students are funded on a 12-month basis and have the opportunity to teach prior to graduation.
Apply to the Program
Apply online through the Office of Graduate Studies. Deadline is January 20th for fall admission and graduate assistantship consideration.
More Information
For detailed information on the Doctoral Program in Criminology and Criminal Justice, refer to the Doctor of Philosophy Student Handbook for the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Direct questions to Teresa Kulig, Ph.D., Doctoral Program Coordinator.