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Application deadline for the Fall 2027 cohort: March 15, 2027

Ph.D. Program Requirements

This graduate research degree will help you advance justice in both theory and practice.

57 credits beyond the Bachelor’s:

• Two seminars in foundations of justice: Theories of Justice, Justice and Law
• Two seminars in interdisciplinary research methods: Justice Research I & II
• 33 credits in relevant graduate courses, including six credits directly related to one of the four concentrations
• Written comprehensive exam
• 12 credits (minimum) of dissertation research
• Dissertation Defense
• Up to 27 credits may be transferred from a prior graduate program towards elective requirements, with approval.