About PhD Program,
The doctoral program in Criminology and Justice Policy is student-centered with the goal of preparing students for academic careers as well as careers in research and policy development. Students of this full-time, fully-funded Ph.D. program complete the degree in five years on average. Through our curriculum, students learn the process of research from the ground-up. Our courses teach students to construct viable research questions through qualitative and quantitative analysis, write scholarly research articles, and create technical reports appropriate for policy consumption.
Additionally, Ph.D. students are offered several benefits throughout their studies,
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Ph.D. students maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. When a student’s cumulative GPA falls below this requirement, the student is placed on academic probation by the college.
All Ph.D. students are advised by the Ph.D. program director on matters related to program planning. Doctoral students are assigned to a faculty member as a Teaching or Research Assistant during the first year in the program. During the spring semester in their first year, doctoral students will choose an academic advisor, who will serve as their 2 nd Qualifying Area Exam Chair. The role of the advisor is to: assist the student in planning their course of study while at Northeastern; to provide the student with both academic and professional advice; and to oversee the 2nd Qualifying Exam process. Students may opt to change academic advisors at any time during their time in the program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Northeastern University is available to assist students in developing a plan for financing a Northeastern education. Through a variety of options—including federal financial aid, Northeastern’s monthly payment plan, supplemental loans, and your own resources—a plan can be designed that will make your education costs affordable. Visit the Student Financial Services website or contact the office directly for additional information.
Students in the graduate colleges must meet the following criteria to be eligible for federal financial aid:
- Be enrolled in at least 4 credits per term for federal financial aid, unless you are on a co-op, clinical rotation, residency, or are enrolled in a full-time or part-time stand-alone course
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Be matriculated in a degree-granting program
Please note that students enrolled in graduate certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.
- Have received a high school diploma or GED
- Be registered with Selective Service (if required)
- Not be convicted of a drug-related crime in the last year
- Not be in default from previous student loans
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
Application Requirement,
All required application materials must be uploaded and/or received by the stated deadlines in order for the application to be considered.
- Online Application
- Application fee of $100.00 USD – This fee may be waived for applicants who attend a university event, visit campus, or demonstrate financial need.
- Personal Statement
- Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended – Transcripts from international applicants must be in English and, if applicable, also in the language of instruction. English translated transcripts must be from the institution, or an officially certified translator, or an educational credential evaluation agency.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample
- Resume
- GRE General Exam – The GRE is optional for both PhD and Master’s applicants. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond their undergraduate studies.
- English proficiency for all international applicants – Please consult the CSSH websitefor a list of options that satisfy the English proficiency requirement.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
Application fee of $100.00 USD
