Program Learning Outcomes - Criminology and Social Justice, PhD

By the end of the program, students graduating will have:

• Familiarity with core criminological theories.
• Familiarity with key contemporary issues in criminology, criminal justice, and social justice.
• Familiarity with the extent of crime, criminals, and criminal justice responses.
• Critical thinking skills; ability to collect and analyze data in various public and private sector contexts.
• The ability to apply analytical skills to criminal justice issues.
• The ability to conduct and disseminate independent research and results to an academic audience.