Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice
The Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice of The Graduate Center City University of New York at John Jay College is designed to provide individuals with the theoretical background, practical knowledge, and research capability required for university teaching and research positions and to become leaders in criminal justice professions. Using the specialized resources of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center, the program draws on a nationally recognized faculty, a strategic geographic setting, and close working relationships with all components of the criminal justice system.
Students in the Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice receive rigorous training in Criminological Theory, Criminal Justice Process and Policy, Research Methods, and Statistics. The program offers electives in these areas as well as International and Comparative Criminal Justice, Sociology, and more. The PhD program requires at least 60 credits of coursework with two exams. It culminates in a dissertation in the area of a student's interest.
The faculty of the Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice include professors trained in a wide range of academic disciplines, including Criminology, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, History, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Psychology and Sociology. Our faculty have received grants from the National Institute of Health, Department of Homeland Security, National Institute of Justice, National Science Foundation, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Guggenheim Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and other federal agencies and leading foundations.
The Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice admits eight fully funded students per year, which includes a five-year fellowship package covering tuition, a $27,000 stipend, and health insurance. The program also admits up to five students per year who receive in-state tuition-only fellowships. Tuition only fellowships do not provide a stipend or health insurance and are intended for working professionals who expect to remain employed but have already completed master’s degrees.
For additional information about the Doctoral Program in Criminal Justice and application instructions, please visit the program website at www.gc.cuny.edu/criminaljustice or email crjphd@jjay.cuny.edu.