Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Studies - Counter-Terrorism & Evidence-Based Policing
University of Massachusetts Lowell · Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Top-tier criminology doctoral program conducting empirical evaluations of security policy, digital forensics, violent extremism prevention, and juvenile justice reform.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Doctoral research fellowships $28,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $75
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's or master's degree in criminology, sociology, or allied field with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Writing sample and statement of purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Massachusetts Lowell's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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