About PhD Program,
Take a unique approach to the study of justice, knowing that no single solution works for everyone. Examine the intersecting forms of injustice, engage multiple visions of justice, and get ready to transform communities by empowering those silenced by inequality.
The PhD program in justice studies at the nation’s first School of Social Transformation invites all qualified applicants.
The diverse community of scholars unites students and faculty across academic boundaries to strategically create social change that is democratic, inclusive and just. The interdisciplinary doctoral program in justice studies prepares future scholars and change agents to address complex social problems and become tomorrow’s leaders.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in an applicable master’s degree program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Awarded competitively to doctoral students at the time of admission to the program, and typically renewed for a total of four years if the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree and is in good standing with the program and the Graduate College. Typically, during
the first two years, students work as a Teaching Assistant in support of a specific faculty member or course; during the third year or afterwards, students work as Teaching Associates independently teaching a class(es) as part of Justice & Social Inquiry’s undergraduate curriculum. Please consult the ASU Graduate College’s TA/RA Policy and Procedures
Handbook including details on leave of absence and termination.
Application Requirement,
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- writing sample
- three letters of recommendation (academic references are preferred)
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The personal statement should be 1 1/2 to 2 pages, double spaced, and outline the applicant’s areas of interest, educational and career goals. The writing sample should be 10 to 15 pages and discuss the research that best represents the applicant’s academic thinking and writing skills.
The PhD/JD option allows qualified students to earn a Juris Doctor from ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law while simultaneously earning a transdisciplinary doctoral degree in justice studies. Students must apply separately to both programs. Applicants should contact the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for its requirements.
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
Please refer official website
