DOCTORAL PROGRAM
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Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ)
Available Specializations:
• Homeland Security
• Policing
• White Collar Crime
Program at a Glance:
Three professionally relevant specializations
Total Credit Hours: 54
Courses: 18
Recommended Completion Time: 45 Month
NCU's Doctor of Criminal Justice program
can help criminal justice professionals gain
the advanced knowledge they need to become
leaders in their field. This program was designed
to help students gain management and leadership
skills while developing a pragmatic approach to
solving the problems facing the industry today.
Upon graduation, students will have a deep
understanding of criminal justice theory, civil
and criminal liability, and gain the executive-
level leadership skills they need to distinguish
themselves in the workplace.
This program offers specializations in Homeland
Security, White Collar Crime and Policing. It
is ideally suited for those that hold a master's
degree and are currently working in the criminal
justice field. Students will enhance their under-
standing of critical topics in criminal justice and
gain the additional skills they need to contribute
in leadership roles. This includes the ability to
research, budget, organize, and manage
operations related to public safety.
