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Criminology

Program Information

School: School Of Economic, Political & Policy Sciences

Program: Criminology

Degree: PHD

Test Score Required: 1200 GRE
Mail Graduate Record Examination (GRE) official scores to UT Dallas Office of Enrollment Services.

Letters of Recommendation: 3

Completed Request for Recommendation Adobe Acrobat Reader Icon (Requires Adobe Reader) forms from individuals able to judge your probable success in graduate school. Letters of recommendation may be sent directly to the program.

Resume: no

Admissions Essay: yes

A brief narrative outlining your academic interest and meeting the following criteria:
  • Include any current or long-range interests in research, teaching or other professional objectives.
  • Please describe any publications or other evidence of scholarly endeavor you have achieved.
  • List academic and professional organizations in which you are active and any fellowships, scholarships, or other honors you have received.
The Admissions Essay may be sent directly to the program or submitted online.

Deadlines: Feb 1. University deadlines apply. See current Academic Calendar dates.

Contact

Remona P McLain
972-883-4982
www.utdallas.edu/~remonamc

800 W. Campbell Rd. GR31
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Office - GR2.520

Degree Information:
James W Marquart
Professor
972-883-4948
www.utdallas.edu/~marquart
Office - GR2.531

Possible Careers

Criminologist; Policy Advisor or Research Officer in state and federal justice agencies;
Academics/Teaching; analytical and administrative positions in international and domestic research, policy institutions and legal system; private practice/consulting.

Salary Information

See Bureau of Labor Statistics for detailed salary information on these careers. Another great resource is the Occupational Outlook Handbook.