Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses 84 total credits
The Doctor of Philosophy program in justice studies at School of Social Transformation invites all qualified applicants. The diverse community of scholars unites you and faculty across academic boundaries to strategically create social change that is democratic, inclusive and just. The interdisciplinary doctoral program in justice studies prepares you to address complex social problems and become tomorrow's leader.
| Required Core | 6 credits |
| Other Requirement | 3 credits |
| Electives and Research | 63 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 84 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 620 | Justice Research Methodology | 3 |
| JUS 640 | Theoretical Perspectives on Justice | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 6 credits | |
Other Requirement
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 630 | Data Analysis for Justice Research | 3 |
| JUS 650 | Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis | 3 |
| SST 691 | Topic: Quantitative Methods for Qualitative Researchers | 3 |
| Total Other Requirement | 3 credits | |
Electives and Research
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JUS 799 | Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 12 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
For the other requirement course, students may take JUS 630, JUS 650, SST 691 or other methods course at ASU that is approved by the justice studies graduate director. Students entering the doctoral program with a master's or Juris Doctor degree may complete a minimum of 54 credit hours for the program. In addition to the requirements listed above, coursework includes 15 credit hours of elective classroom hours (nine of which must have a JUS prefix) and 18 credit hours comprising any combination of additional elective courses, reading and conference courses, or research courses. Students entering the doctoral program without a master's or JD degree are required to complete 84 credit hours. In addition to the requirements listed above, the coursework includes 12 credit hours of 500-level foundation courses, 24 credit hours of elective classroom hours (15 of which must have a JUS prefix) and 27 credit hours comprising any combination of additional electives courses, reading and conference courses, or research courses.
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