Program Overview

College of Criminology and Criminal Justice

The College of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University offers a doctoral program in Criminology and Criminal Justice. This program is considered one of the best in the country, as evidenced by multiple articles in The Journal of Criminal Justice Education.

Doctoral Program

The Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice trains students to conduct original research that generates new insights on issues of scientific and public policy importance. This degree emphasizes comprehensive training in theory, research methods, and statistics delivered by faculty members recently ranked as having the most productive criminology program in the country.

Program Details

• The program offers students the opportunity to be part of an intellectual community and learn from the most productive scholars in the country.
• The curriculum includes coursework, comprehensive exams, and a dissertation.
• Students are required to complete a doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a major professor and a doctoral dissertation committee.

Admission Requirements

• Ph.D. Admission Requirements: The program has specific admission requirements, including a master's degree in a relevant field and a strong academic record.
• Professional Ethics: Students are expected to adhere to professional ethics and standards in their research and academic work.

Program Structure

• Coursework: The program includes a range of courses in theory, research methods, and statistics.
• Comprehensive Exam Requirements: Students are required to pass comprehensive exams to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the field.
• Dissertation and Admission to Candidacy: Students must complete a doctoral dissertation and be admitted to candidacy to graduate from the program.

Research Areas

• The program focuses on research areas such as criminology, criminal justice, and public policy.
• Faculty members are actively engaged in research and have recently been ranked as having the most productive criminology program in the country.

Graduate Programs

• The college offers a range of graduate programs, including a Master's Program, a One Year Master of Science in Criminology, and Joint Graduate Pathways.
• Graduate Course Descriptions: The program offers a range of courses in criminology and criminal justice, including theory, research methods, and statistics.
• Online Master's Program: The college also offers an online Master's program for students who cannot attend on-campus classes.

Internships and Opportunities

• Experiential Recognition Program: The program offers an experiential recognition program for students to gain practical experience in the field.
• Bachelor's Internship Program: The college offers an internship program for undergraduate students to gain experience in the field.
• Master's Internship Program: The college also offers an internship program for graduate students to gain experience in the field.
• Employment Opportunities: The program provides students with employment opportunities in the field of criminology and criminal justice.
• Professional Organizations: The college has connections with professional organizations in the field, providing students with networking opportunities.
• Online Job Database: The program offers an online job database for students to search for job opportunities in the field.
• Sponsor Agencies: The college has partnerships with sponsor agencies, providing students with opportunities for internships and employment.
• Workshops: The program offers workshops and training sessions for students to develop their skills and knowledge in the field.

Scholarships

• Undergraduate Scholarships: The college offers scholarships for undergraduate students.
• Graduate Scholarships: The college also offers scholarships for graduate students.

Student Clubs and Organizations

• The college has a range of student clubs and organizations, providing students with opportunities to engage with their peers and develop their skills and knowledge in the field.