Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology

Program Overview: Keiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology offers a thorough overview of criminal justice and criminological theory. Coursework for the PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology covers how to evaluate an agency’s ability to meet community safety needs, analyze deficiencies in criminology services and assess contemporary criminal justice systems and their policies and practices. Students will also investigate what it takes to ethically and effectively lead criminal justice efforts within local communities and human and social service agencies as well as in the private sector. What Can You Expect to Learn: Keiser University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology enables students to better contribute to the field of criminal justice with: A thorough understanding of criminal justice and criminology issues The intellectual and methodological skills necessary for the continuing process of discovery and understanding of crime- and justice-related issues The capacity for integrative and analytical thinking Competency at transmitting knowledge Problem-solving skills The ability to disseminate research findings in published scholarship. The Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology produces students capable of making contributions to the criminal justice and criminology discipline through the academic and applied components of the discipline. Curriculum is designed to ensure graduates are well equipped to participate in criminological positions emphasizing research and statistics, theory, and administration of justice. Program Outline: To receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree, students with a master’s degree must earn 54 graduate semester credit hours as described below. To be eligible, students must have completed all degree requirements of the MA in Criminal Justice. The length of the master’s entry program is approximately 36-40 months. Career opportunities in law enforcement, the courts, and more. Career Pathways in Criminal Justice and Criminology Upon graduation of our doctoral program, you will have earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice and Criminology as well as gained the abilities you need to: Effectively and ethically lead relevant criminology efforts, Evaluate justice systems, policies and practices, Research deficiencies in criminal justice services, And more. Online study mode available campuses: Graduate School, Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Flagship Residential Campus, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, New port Richey, Online Division, Pembroke pines, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach.