Independent directory of US criminal justice, criminology and forensic degrees
An 86-credit-hour face-to-face PhD in forensic science with original research, laboratory experience and a dissertation, typically four to five years of full-time study.
Dedicated research PhD in forensic science.
Source: shsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
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Application deadline
January 15 · for Fall
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Source: shsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $9,488 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: shsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Full-time graduate, non-resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $18,048 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: shsu.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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Same degree level and focus. Listed for discovery, not ranked.
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