Doctorate in Criminology

Graduate Students

The Ph.D. or Doctor of Philosophy is granted in recognition of high attainment in a specific field of knowledge. It is a research degree conferred when a student has demonstrated proficiency and distinctive achievement in a specified field. Beyond minimum hours of course work, examination and residency requirements, the Doctor of Philosophy degree requires a student to complete a dissertation that provides evidence of the ability to do original and independent research that contributes to a body of knowledge.

These web pages contain materials pertaining to admission and completion of the Ph.D. program in Criminology. All Ph.D. students should familiarize themselves with these requirements, as well those contained in the University of South Florida's Graduate Catalog. The Graduate Catalog may be obtained at www.grad.usf.edu. (See also The Graduate Student Handbook on this website.)

Note that the requirements stated in the University of South Florida Graduate Catalog are minimum requirements for admission to and receipt of the Ph.D. degree in a variety of fields. These minimum requirements are superseded in several areas by the Department of Criminology's requirements.

For more information contact the Director of the Graduate Program