OpenFieldPh.D. in Criminal Justice (Sam Houston State University at TSUS)
The Texas State University System · Austin, Texas, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Top-ranked doctoral program at SHSU's College of Criminal Justice, analyzing correctional sociology, forensic psychology, policing efficacy, and criminal sentencing disparities.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- George J. Beto Doctoral Fellowship: $27,000/year stipend plus full tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- $0
- Application Fee
- $50
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.5+ master's GPA in criminal justice, criminology, or sociology
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 78
- Standardized Exam
- GRE scores competitive (153 verbal, 150 quantitative)
- Application Materials
- Transcripts, personal statement, scholarly research paper sample
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation from criminological scholars
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The Texas State University System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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