About PhD Program,
The sixth oldest doctoral program in criminology and criminal justice in the nation, the PhD in Criminology at IUP has already graduated more than a hundred PhDs. Graduates are either teaching at other universities or colleges or are applying their expertise at respected research institutes and agencies at the state and federal levels.
What distinguishes the IUP program is its central purpose of preparing students for academic careers through a balanced and integrated approach to the study of research, theory, justice systems, and educational issues. Unlike most programs that focus narrowly on training researchers, you will be provided instruction in all aspects of scholarship, especially the link between research, scholarship, and teaching. You will become what the late Ernest L. Boyer of the Carnegie Foundation called the “new generation of scholars” or “teacher/scholars.”
- Develop the knowledge and skills to balance the research, teaching, and service commitments you will encounter in your professional career.
- Apply theories of criminology and criminal justice as well as ethical and philosophical issues to your teaching and research.
- Master qualitative and quantitative strategies and methods in developing your skills as a researcher.
- Become knowledgeable in criminal justice policy.
- Take full advantage of the possibility of teaching associate positions to hone your teaching skills in a university setting.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Develop the knowledge and skills to balance the research, teaching, and service commitments you will encounter in your professional career.
- Apply theories of criminology and criminal justice as well as ethical and philosophical issues to your teaching and research.
- Master qualitative and quantitative strategies and methods in developing your skills as a researcher.
- Become knowledgeable in criminal justice policy.
- Take full advantage of the possibility of teaching associate positions to hone your teaching skills in a university setting.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Graduate assistantships at IUP are selectively awarded to highly qualified master and doctoral graduate students. Twenty-hour and 10-hour assistantships are available and are paid a stipend, currently up to $25,000 per year, including full or partial tuition waivers.
Application Requirement,
- Create your admissions profile.
- Complete the online application in your profile.
- Pay the $50 application fee. Heads-up: your additional required items, like your goal statement and letters of recommendation, only become visible once you pay the fee.
- Upload your additional application requirements.
- Official transcriptsfrom all degree-awarding colleges and universities
- Goal statementthat describes your career and academic goals.
- Letters of recommendation, which you can request through your admissions profile.
Application Deadline,
Feb 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Pay the $50 application fee.
