Get your PhD in Criminology
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø¹Û¿´'s new PhD Program in Criminology offers rigorous training in criminological and sociological theory, a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and two cutting edge substantive areas - Inequality, Crime & Justice and International & Comparative Criminology. Housed in the same department as one of the nation's leading sociology departments, our program offers students a unique opportunity to take courses and conduct research at the intersection of the two disciplines, preparing them for a variety of teaching and research jobs in academia, government, and the non-profit sector.
Program overview
Curriculum and summary of coursework
Students who wish to pursue the PhD in Criminology may enter with a MA degree in Criminology or Sociology from another university or may first earn the MA degree in Sociology at the University of Iowa. A MA Thesis or MA Research Paper is required and must be approved before the PhD in Criminology. The requirements of the MA in Sociology with intention to continue to the PhD in Criminology are mapped below:
| Timing | SH | Minimum Grade | Primary Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC:7270 Scholarly Professionalism and Integrity I | Y1S1 | 2 | Pass | [7] Learn research ethics; socialization to discipline |
| SOC:6170 Introduction to Sociological Data Analysis | Y1S1 | 3 | B- | [1] Develop research methodology skillset |
CRIM:5410 Criminological Theory I | Y1S1 | 3 | B- | [2] Develop expertise in criminological theory |
SOC:5160 Research Design and Methods | Y1S2 | 3 | B- | [1] Develop research methodology skillset |
SOC:7271 Scholarly Professionalism and Integrity II | Y1S2 | 2 | Pass | [7] Learn research ethics; socialization to discipline |
SOC:6180 Linear Models in Sociological Research | Y1S2 | 3 | B- | [1] Develop research methodology skillset |
CRIM: 5120 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems | Y1S2 | 3 | B- | [2] Develop expertise in criminological and social science theory [3] Develop substantive expertise [3] Develop scholarly and research communication skills [6] Develop skills to work with policy makers |
At least three (≥9sh) Elective Courses in the Department, at least two of (≥6sh) which must be CRIMa CRIM:7030 or SOC:7030 Readings & Research, up to a maximum of 3sh b CRIM:6080 Master's Thesisb |
Y1-2 | Combined ≥11 | Combined 3.25 GPA | [1] Develop research methodology skillset [2] Develop expertise in criminological and social science theory [3] Develop substantive expertise [4] Develop scholarly and research communication skills [6] Develop skills to work with policy makers
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Notes:
a A list of elective courses is provided in Appendix A.
b By arrangement with instructor, non-graded or graded option.
More info
Students may only advance to or be accepted into the PhD in Criminology upon completing the University of Iowa Sociology MA with Thesis or Research Paper, or by entering with an equivalent Sociology or Criminology MA/MS granted by a peer program at another university. To complete the PhD, students must take a total of 72sh; a minimum of 36 must be taken after the MA is conferred. PhD curriculum requirements are mapped below:
| Timing | SH | Minimum Grade | Primary Learning Outcomes(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIM:6430 Criminological Theory IIc | Y2+ | 3 | B- | [2] Develop expertise in criminological theory |
| Graduate Methods Course c | Y2+ | ≥3 | B- | [1] Develop research methodology skillset |
Graduate Methods Course c |