Doctorate in Human Services - Criminal Justice

Earning a Doctorate in human services with a focus in criminal justice will prepare you for a range of careers in the social services and criminal justice fields.

Earning a Doctorate in human services with a focus in criminal justice will prepare you for a range of careers in the social services and criminal justice fields, including careers in government, with social service agencies, advocacy organizations, and more. As with any Doctorate degree program, earning a Doctorate in human services requires challenging coursework and significant research. Typical coursework in a human services Doctorate program includes courses in sociology, psychology, social services and other similar fields. Many human services Doctorate programs with a criminal justice focus also include significant fieldwork, allowing you to gain practical knowledge of complex issues like the interplay of poverty, race, and violence, the role of substance abuse in criminal behavior, urban planning and crime, and more.

If you are looking to be a leader in the criminal justice field, a Doctorate in criminal justice can be just what you need to catapult you to a position where you can play a significant role in addressing difficult social issues.

A number of schools around the country have Doctorate programs in human services with a criminal justice focus. Many schools also allow you to pursue your human services Doctorate in criminal justice or your general Doctorate in human services online, making it possible for you to access the education you want regardless of where you live.

Online Doctorate (PhD) in Criminal Justice

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Capella University

Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited www.ncahlc.org university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults.

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Capella University - New York

Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited www.ncahlc.org university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults.

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Capella University - North Carolina

Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited www.ncahlc.org university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults.

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Northcentral University - Online

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral and master's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business. With completely online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult learners who want to learn on their own schedule, at any time from anywhere. We provide students with 24/7 access to all course resources, a highly qualified faculty mentor for each course, and an academic advisor to help you successfully achieve your graduation goal. We also offer a number of certificates of advanced graduate studies. We are regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Walden University - Canada

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden University's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.

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Walden University - International

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden University's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.

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Walden University - United States

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden University's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.