Application for the Ph.D. in Criminology and Justice Administration

Application for the Ph.D. program in Criminology and Justice Administration

This is the electronic application for persons seeking admission to the Ph.D. program in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration at Grambling State University. **A completed application will include 1) electronic application 2)letter of intent 3) three letters of recommendation 4) Curriculum Vitae/Resume 5) Writing sample and 6) GRE Score. All applications must be submitted by March 3, 2025.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Name*

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Employer Information (Name, Title and Phone / Email)*
I am seeking to pursue the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Justice Administration:*

Full timePart time
Concentration of Interest (Select One)*

Minorities and Social Injustice Policy - Address the changes and consequences of minority disparities in communities and workplaces by providing practical responses to these problemsJustice Policy and Administration -Develop policies and procedures and disseminate information to overcome social exclusion in the system

II. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

List in chronological order ALL colleges and universities you have attended. Please have transcripts mailed from each school and sent to: The Department of Criminal Justice, Attention: Ms. Wanda Jacobs, Grambling State University, GSU Box 4312, Grambling, LA 71245.
College or University | Degree Received / Date | Academic Area*

III. ACADEMIC INTENT

State briefly, but specifically, your reasons for pursuing the proposed degree, making certain to highlight research interests/goals and your service to academia. This will be used as the required minimum 400- 500-word personal statement regarding academic and professional goals.
Upload your academic intent statement here.*

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IV. RESUME’ OR VITA

Attach a copy of your resume’ or curriculum vita, a sample CV can be found at one of the links below:

Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | Sample 4 | How to create one
Upload your resume or vita here.*

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V. WRITING SAMPLE

Please provide a writing sample that best demonstrates your writing ability. The writing sample can consist of one of the following: A reaction paper; proposal; previous coursework submission, or a published article.
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VI. RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Provide three academic and/or professional letters of recommendation that can speak to your scholarly performance, research abilities, and personal motivation.
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VII. EVIDENCE OF GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)

Provide evidence of scores taken within the past five years which contains the submission of scores. NOTE: International students from a non-English speaking country must also provide an affidavit of support, transcript evaluation, and TOEFL=79 or IELTS (IBT)=6.0.
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FOR YOUR REFERENCE

Other considerations such as work or life experiences which are directly related to potential successful completion of the program may also be factored into the admission review.
VIII. SIGNATURE VERIFICATION

I, THE APPLICANT, CERTIFY ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I understand the statement above and certify that I am the creator and owner of the documents presented and described in the application.
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Application for the Ph.D. program in Criminology and Justice Administration