A Ph.D. in criminal justice has never been more relevant or compelling. Whether you are studying the nature and causes of crime, the administration of civil and criminal justice, or the relationship between law and society, the work you do will take you in profound and path-breaking directions.
Graduates of our department go on to careers in academia, government, and the private sector.
The Ph.D. in criminal justice requires a minor, allowing you to deepen your proficiency in two intersecting areas.
As a graduate student, you apply research insights and technical training from other disciplines to issues in law, crime, and justice. Our faculty connects to the departments of Anthropology, Developmental Science, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology, among others.
Your professors conduct research in the United States and abroad, encouraging you to pursue new and emerging areas of inquiry. Faculty mentors provide you with the theoretical and methodological skills needed to do so.
The IU Online M.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Safety focuses on the intersection of these two exciting fields. The program will appeal to individuals interested in the fields of policing, homeland security, and emergency management. You may complete coursework in a variety of special topics, including crime mapping, geographic information systems, and cybersecurity, among others. The flexible online program also meets the needs of individuals currently working in criminal justice and security careers.
With over 70 College departments and programs to choose from, your graduate studies deepen your expertise across many fields. Issues of criminal justice are embedded within sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, and many other fields: you make the links and forge the connections.
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