<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Criminal justice policies, crime theories, juvenile justice systems, and crime prevention practices are among the topics you could expect to explore when you choose to study in the Doctor of Psychology with a specialization in Criminology and Justice Studies program at the University of Arizona Global Campus. Other topics discussed include crime classifications, analysis of criminal justice systems, crime and mental health, drug laws, and measuring effectiveness of criminal justice processes. Major courses provide studies in organizational leadership practices and tools, physiological influences on behavior, adult psychological disorders and treatments, and group theory. You must also complete case study examinations and conduct extensive research to complete a cumulative project that demonstrates your understanding of concepts covered throughout the curriculum. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>To enter into this or any of UAGC's doctorate programs, you must have earned a master's degree from an accredited institution and show a cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Strong analytical, leadership, and critical thinking skills are essential, as in an advanced position in many criminal justice organizations you will typically be asked to evaluate criminal systems and processes, provide leadership to staff, and consider alternative practices when responding to and rehabilitating criminal behaviors. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To be awarded this PsyD degree, you must complete 41 credits in major courses and a doctoral capstone/research project, as well as 21 credits in the area of specialization. In addition, you must attend three non-credit in-residence workshops. </p> <p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7512</td><td> Psychology of Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7105</td><td> Scholarly Argument I</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7510</td><td> Biological Bases of Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 7210</td><td> Adult Psychopathology &amp; Treatment I</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7272</td><td> Group Process &amp; Group Leadership in Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7302</td><td> Applied Research I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7480</td><td> Evidence-Based Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7430</td><td> Applied Research II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7110</td><td> Scholarly Argument II</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7101</td><td> Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership</td></tr> </table><p><u>Capstone and Applied Doctoral Project Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>DOC 8770</td><td> Doctoral Capstone Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8920</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project Planning I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8922</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project Planning II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8981-8985</td><td> Applied Doctoral Project</td></tr> </table><p><u>Criminology and Justice Studies Specialization Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8571</td><td> Contemporary Criminological Theory</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8573</td><td> Types &amp; Characteristics of Crime</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8575</td><td> Advanced Analysis of Criminal Justice Processes</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8577</td><td> Juvenile Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8580</td><td> Mental Health &amp; Crime</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8582</td><td> Drugs, Addiction, &amp; Crime</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8586</td><td> Evaluating Criminal Justice Interventions</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could explore positions in correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, government agencies, or juvenile delinquency centers after earning this PsyD in Criminology and Justice Studies from UAGC. You might oversee the creation of criminal profiles, develop criminal rehabilitation programs, assess current criminal justice systems, conduct research into justice systems, and assist in juvenile interventions. You could also teach criminal justice or psychology courses at the postsecondary level. </p> <p>Possible career choices you might consider include: </p> <ul><li>Crime analyst </li><li>Forensic psychologist </li><li>Victim advocate </li><li>Police consultant </li><li>Criminology professor</li></ul>