University of Central Florida- Criminal Justice Doctoral Program

Department of Criminal Justice Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Areas of Concentration Policing Theory and Research Corrections Theory and Research Juvenile Justice Theory and Research

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL

The University of Central Florida is a thriving preeminent research university located in metropolitan Orlando. With more than 69,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the U.S. In addition to its impressive size and strength, UCF has become one of the best colleges for quality, access, impact and value. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 10 most innovative colleges, while both Kiplinger and Forbes rank us a best-value university.

The University of Central Florida’s Department of Criminal Justice provides excellence in teaching, research, and service. Dedicated to its students, the faculty delivers outstanding instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, incorporating learning, service, and inquiry. The department also has a vibrant, research active faculty engaged with local, state, national, and international partners. Faculty have secured millions of dollars in grant funding and produced cutting edge research. The Department of Criminal Justice faculty have turned this research into publications routinely found in high-level peer reviewed journals as well as practitioner-based outlets.

By actively developing meaningful partnerships, the department provides exemplary service to the university and broader professional and academic communities. The central Florida region is an ideal location for doctoral students to work with a variety of criminal justice agencies and institutions.

The Department of Criminal Justice has approximately 1,400 undergraduate criminal justice students and 350 Master’s students. The doctoral program is small with 5-10 students admitted each fall, which lends itself to individualized attention and specialized research opportunities.

University of Central Florida College of Community Innovation and Education Department of Criminal Justice 12805 Pegasus Dr., Bldg. 80, Suite 311 Orlando, FL 32816-1600 407-823-2603 ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACULTY Professor Jacinta Gau, Ph.D. Washington State University Matt Nobles, Ph.D. University of Florida Eugene Paoline III, Ph.D. SUNY Albany Lee Ross, Ph.D. Rutgers University Raymond Surette, Ph.D. Florida State University Ross Wolf, Ed.D. University of Central Florida

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Highly qualified students are awarded research or instructional assistantships.

These assistantships include a tuition waiver, stipend, work experience, and health insurance.

For more information contact the Department of Criminal Justice Graduate Program Director or visit the program’s website at www.ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice

Associate Professor Thomas Baker, Ph.D. Florida State University Michael Caudy, Ph.D. University of South Florida Kristina Childs, Ph.D. University of South Florida Stephen Holmes, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Karol Lucken, Ph.D. Florida State University William Moreto, Ph.D. Rutgers University Jennifer Peck, Ph.D. University of South Florida James Ray, Ph.D. University of South Florida Jill Viglione, Ph.D. George Mason University Cory Watkins, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor Vijay Chillar, Ph.D. Rutgers University Senior Lecturer Gail Humiston, Ph.D. University of Central Florida Mark Winton, Ph.D. University of Connecticut Associate Lecturer Todd Bricker, Ph.D. Michigan State University Debra Ross, Ph.D. Rutgers University Lecturer Nicholas Paul, Ph.D. University of Central Florida Shamir Ratansi, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Senior Instructor Iryna Malendevych, MS. University of Central Florida Instructor Bruce Vail, MS. University of Central Florida

Doctor of Philosophy

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

Applicants must apply online (www.graduate.ucf.edu/apply-now).

In addition to the general university admission requirements, applicants must provide: • • • • • • •

One official transcript from each college/university attended.

An earned or in progress Master’s degree in criminal justice or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution with at least a 3.5 GPA. Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.

Three letters of recommendation, with at least two being from university faculty members who can assess the student’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program.

A personal narrative of 500 - 1,000 words describing research interests, educational expectations, career aspirations, level of computer skills, and any special qualifications that may enhance the overall learning environment of the CJ PhD program.

A curriculum vita.

A writing sample that is at least 2,000 words long, is academic in nature (e.g., paper written for a Master’s class), and demonstrates the applicant’s ability to complete graduate-level composition.

Should not be published work and applicant must be the sole author.

Applicants may be requested to participate in an interview (by Zoom) with the Department’s Doctoral Program Committee and coordinator. Students will simultaneously be considered for both admission and funding.

Students should be aware that admission to any graduate program is granted on a competitive basis.

There may be cases where students meeting minimum requirements are denied admission based on such factors as program capacity or academic discretion.

Applicants must turn in all materials prior to the following deadlines: Fall International

Fall Domestic

December 1st

Feburary 1st

For more information:

Elexis Ritz- Program Coordinator CJGrad@ucf.edu 407-823-2603 www.ccie.ucf.edu/criminaljustice

in Criminal Justice DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Hours Required for Criminal Justice Ph.D.—57 Credit Hours Substantive Core Requirements - 15 Credit Hours CCJ 7019 Seminar in Nature of Crime CCJ 7457 Seminar in Criminal Justice Theory CCJ 7096 Seminar in Criminal Justice Systems CCJ 7785 Teaching in Criminal Justice CCJ 7775 Criminal Justice Research in the Community Methodological Core Requirements - 12 Credit Hours CCJ 7727 Advanced Research Methods in Criminal Justice CCJ 7708 Advanced Quantitative Methods for Criminal Justice Research Select two and/or another methodological course(s) with advisor approval CCJ 6902 Qualitative Criminal Justice Research Methods CCJ 7725 The Geography of Crime: Theory and Methods CCJ 7747 Hierarchical Linear Modeling in Criminal Justice Research CCJ 7752 Structural Equation Modeling in Criminal Justice Research Concentration Area - 9 Credit Hours Policing Theory and Research CJE 6320 Seminar in Police Administration CJE 6456 Seminar in Policing Urban Communities CJE 6706 Seminar in Police Socialization and Culture Correctional Theory and Research CJC 6135 Seminar in Institutional Corrections CJC 6165 Seminar in Community Corrections CJC 6486 Seminar in Correctional Effectiveness Juvenile Justice Theory and Research CJJ 6124 Seminar in Prosecuting Juvenile Offenders CJJ 6126 Seminar in Juvenile Corrections CJJ 6546 Seminar in Policing and Prevention in the Juvenile Justice System A grade of B (3.0) or better much be earned in all core and concentration courses.

Elective Requirement - 6 Credit Hours Select two additional courses (6 credits) in consultation with program advisor.

Examinations Students must successfully complete a series of cumulative examinations to ensure expertise in the substantive, methodological, and concentration areas.

Dissertation- 15 Credit Hours Upon successful completion of all examinations, students will enter candidacy and complete a dissertation.

Dissertation committees will contain a minimum of four faculty members, at least three of which (including the chair) will be from the Department of Criminal Justice. The fourth member must be from outside the Department of Criminal Justice and may be from outside the university.

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