Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
Criminal Justice Specialization
School of Human Services
The PhD criminal justice specialization is designed for learners with a master's degree in human services who wish to conduct advanced study and field research while positioning themselves for a leadership or academic position. This online PhD program provides the skills and theoretical foundation professionals need to address complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention, intervention programming, and public policy development.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length. You may be eligible for transfer of up to 48 credits.
- ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: February 3, 2025
- COST PER QUARTER: $4,050
- (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
- TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120 credits
- ONE WEEK COLLOQUIUM - TUITION: $1,350
 
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Core Courses:
- HS 8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
- HS 864 -
Contemporary Issues in Compulsive and Addictive Behavior Treatment
- 4 credits
- HS 8106 -
Epistemology of Practice Knowledge
- 4 credits
- HS 8100 -
Fundamentals of Social Research
- 4 credits
- HS 8111 -
Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services
- 4 credits
- HS 8112 -
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- 4 credits
- HS 8113 -
Advanced Study in Research Methods
- 4 credits
Specialization Courses:
- HS 8210 -
Issues in Police-Community Relations
- 4 credits
- HS 8370 - The Criminal Mind - 4 credits
- HS 8371 -
Race/Culture in Criminal Justice
- 4 credits
- HS 8372 -
Criminal Behavior: A Sociological Primus
- 4 credits
- HS 8373 -
Understanding Criminology
- 4 credits
- HS 8374 - Current Research on Violent Behavior- 4 credits
- HS 8375 - Deviance: The Interactionist Perspective - 4 credits
- HS 8376 - Correlates of Crime - 4 credits
- HS 8377 - The Penal System: Its Role in the U.S. Society - 4 credits
- HS 847 - Applied/Clinical Sociology Services - 4 credits
- HS 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
- HS 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
- HS 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
- HS 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
- HS 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
- HS 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits
Seven Elective Courses:
- Choose any graduate courses - 28 credits
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