| | Criminology and Social Justice (PhD) | | |
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| School | Ontario Tech University - Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Oshawa, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 10,550
Full-time Graduate: 902 | | |
| Degree | Doctorate | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 48 Month(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 80% | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes |
- Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in the social sciences from a Canadian university, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Typically, applicants are expected to have completed the university's Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology or an equivalent research project or thesis-based MA program from a recognized institution.
- Minimum overall academic standing of an A-minus (GPA: 3.7 on a 4.3 scale) during their graduate studies.
Applicants with advanced degrees in other relevant fields, such as Sociology, Social Psychology or Legal Studies, are also welcome to apply. Applicants with unrelated backgrounds may be admitted as special cases. However, all applicants should realize that without a strong background in social science, specifically social theories and methodologies, they may find themselves at a significant, temporary disadvantage. | | |
| Cost |
Cost is per year, based on 3 terms.
See OTU's tuition and fees page for full details. | | |
| Scholarships | | | |
| Description | The PhD in Criminology and Social Justice combines disciplinary and specialized study in Criminology, study in qualitative research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Specifically, the program will prepare students for careers related to research and/or teaching in college and university settings, research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement, research in correctional facilities, research in mental health institutions, evaluation of community programs, administration in provincial and federal programs, statistical research in government organizations, and research in justice-related institutes.
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