Overview

Key facts

The objective of the PhD program in Criminology at University of Texas at Dallas is to provide students a coherent, yet intellectually challenging degree that adequately prepares them to conduct research among the many aspects of criminology and criminal justice, varying with individual interests and areas of specialty.

Graduates of the PhD program will be qualified to teach at the university level as professors.
Graduates will also be competent to enter into analytic and administrative posts within the vast array of research and policy institutions, criminal justice organizations, and in the private sector.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Qualitative Research Orientation
Evaluation Research Methods in the Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Structural Equation and Multilevel (Hierarchical) Modeling
Categorical and Limited Dependent Variables
Spatial Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

Criminology View 21 other PhDs in Criminology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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General requirements

Degree requirements: The PhD in Criminology seeks applicants from a baccalaureate in criminology, sociology or a relevant discipline.

GPA: A score of 3.5 is preferred.

Test score required: Yes

A combined verbal and quantitative score of 300 on the GRE is preferred.

Letters of recommendation: 3

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the candidate’s probability of success in graduate school. Use the electronic request form in the graduate application to submit the letters. Contact the graduate academic program department if you have any questions.

Admissions essay required: Yes

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Tuition Fee

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International

22526 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11263 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

22526 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11263 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

12424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6212 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Richardson

1207 - 2237 USD /month

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