WUV's PhD in Criminal Justice with an Investigation specialization develops scholars who advance the science of criminal investigation through rigorous empirical research, behavioral analysis, and the critical examination of investigative methodology. Graduates are equipped to challenge existing paradigms, publish groundbreaking research, and lead the academic and policy conversations that shape how investigations are conducted nationwide.
This 54-credit doctoral program is structured around original research, thesis development, and dissertation. Students complete thesis preparation, extended research, and a final dissertation under faculty mentorship.
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Doctoral graduates in Investigation are equipped for elite roles in academic research, federal law enforcement leadership, and investigative policy consulting. They contribute original scholarship that transforms investigative practices, improve justice outcomes through rigorous research, and train the next generation of criminal investigators.