OpenFieldPh.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Ranked #1 nationally, the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice delivers advanced training in quantitative crime analysis, penology, juvenile justice policy, and biosocial criminology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor or Master degree in Criminology, Sociology, Psychology, or Political Science (min 3.3 GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE required (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing percentiles assessed)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic writing sample and statement of research objectives
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Four-year departmental funding package: full tuition waiver plus $24,000 annual research assistantship stipend
- Application fee
- $30 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 with graduate tuition waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Florida State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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