OpenFieldPh.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice - Crime Policy & Social Control
University of Missouri-St. Louis · St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Consistently ranked among the top four criminology doctoral programs in the United States, advancing empirical studies of urban violence, youth crime trajectories, policing accountability, and sentencing policy.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Full 4-year funding: $25,000/year stipend, complete tuition remission, and health benefits
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $40
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's or master's degree in criminology, sociology, or allied social science with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+ or IELTS 7.0+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE required
- Application Materials
- Scholarly 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 Missouri-St. Louis's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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