Fully Funded PhD in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University

About PhD Program,

The Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Criminology program is designed to train researchers and teacher-scholars in criminal justice and criminology. The program provides intensive one-on-one mentorship, a flexible curriculum, and core teaching and research skills that enable graduates to excel in university settings as well as research think tanks. Current and former doctoral students are involved in presenting their research at regional and national conferences. Faculty members in the department have involved doctoral students in their research projects, resulting in numerous publications with students. In addition, graduate students help plan and attend research colloquia and participate in student governance.

PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,   

There is no minimum GPA requirement for consideration to our master’s programs.  The average GPA of a competitive applicant is 3.2.  We review your overall GPA and your GPA for the last two years to give us a balanced view of your scholastic career.

The minimum degree requirement is a baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, from a USDOE recognized institutional accreditor are eligible to apply for admission.

International credentials must be equivalent to a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, which will be determined by an in-house evaluation or a professional course-by-course evaluation depending on your college, school or institute of interest. In lieu of the In-house Credential Evaluation, we will accept a professional evaluation for degree equivalency. You will still need to submit all transcripts. Professional evaluations will only be accepted from NACES member institutions.

Students and faculty come to the Andrew Young School for:

• A global policy experience they can’t get anywhere else
• Its interdisciplinary culture of research and teaching
• Top-level networking opportunities unique to our location
• The knowledge and training to take on any challenge

You apply to us as a person, not just a test score. If you are passionate about policy and want to become a better leader, we want to hear from you. Under “Take the Next Step,” learn how you can apply to the Andrew Young School.

PhD Funding Coverage,

Information on tuition costs, assistantship opportunities, scholarships and financial aid.

Tuition

• Tuition for programs in the Andrew Young School is billed by credit hour. Review the tuition and fees pagefor more information.
• Georgia State has provided a cost calculatorto help you estimate how much graduate school will cost.
• International students should review the estimated cost of attendancepage of the International Student and Scholar Services Office

Financial Assistance

• Graduate Assistantships – Applicants to graduate studies in the Andrew Young school may apply for funding consideration. Applicants should answer “yes” to the graduate assistantship question on the online application to be considered.
• Review the AYS Fellowships and Scholarshippage for funding opportunities.
• Applicants should visit the Office of Financial Aidfor more information on student loans and the financial aid process.
• Georgia State has a Scholarships and Grants Officeto assist students in identifying funding opportunities.

Out of State Tuition Waiver

Applicants who are not residents of Georgia may apply for an out-of-state tuition waiver. If awarded, the waiver lowers your tuition cost from an out-of-state student to an in-state student. In-state tuition is about one-third of out-of-state tuition.  Out-of-state students wishing to be considered for in-state tuition must submit a Graduate Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Request form if admitted to their graduate program.

Application Requirement,

A completed application includes:

• Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
• Statement of Professional and Academic Goals: In two- to three pages, address the following topics in an essay: academic goals, field(s) of interest, how GSU’s program will contribute to achieving these goals.Specifically, please address:

1. Your career goals and main research interests and how these interests align with our faculty
2. The relevant research, course work, and/or work experience that has prepared you to complete a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University
3. How completing a Ph.D. In Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University help you achieve your long-term goals
4. Challenges you have faced achieving your academic goals to date and how you overcame them.
5. Your strengths that have contributed to your research, academic, and/or work success
6. Weaknesses or areas of growth that you want to address
7. Your views of diversity and inclusion as goals in graduate education

• Academic Paper/Writing Sample: Single-authored writing sample that demonstrates the applicant’s writing ability. Examples include a chapter from the applicant’s thesis or a paper written for course credit. The paper submitted should not be longer than 35 double-spaced pages.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores.
• Three Letters of Recommendation:Three letters of recommendation should be submitted through the online application. At least two of these letters should be from current or former college instructors/professors who can describe the applicant’s academic ability and assess readiness for the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and Criminology degree program at GSU.
• Upload Transcripts from each Post-secondary College/University Attended:
• Upload each transcript to the Academic Historysection of the online application before submitting your application or upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has been submitted.
• Review requirements for submitting transcripts here.
• Failure to follow these requirementswill delay your application processing.

Application Deadline,

Jan 15, 2025

Application Fee,

• Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.