Criminology, Ph.D at University of South Florida

The Ph.D. is a research degree granted in recognition of high achievement in criminology. This achievement requires accomplishments beyond the completion of coursework that demonstrate the ability to work independently and contribute to criminological knowledge.

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of at least 3.40 or better (on a 4.00 scale) during graduate study.
• A preferred minimum score of 153 Verbal (61st percentile), 144 Quantitative (17thh percentile) or higher on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). All applicants must submit GRE scores taken within five (5) years of the desired term of entry.
• Three 3 letters of recommendation speaking to the applicant’s academic capabilities
• A statement of purpose detailing reasons for seeking a Ph.D. degree in Criminology, future career plans and research interests.
• A sample of written work providing evidence of the applicant’s academic capabilities. If an applicant has completed a master’s thesis, it should be submitted.