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Doctorate in Criminal Justice Online Corrections Specialization

Corrections - Doctorate at WUV

Credit Hours54

Total Courses9

Term LengthSelf-Paced

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Program Overview Why earn your Doctorate in Corrections at WUV?

WUV's Doctorate in Criminal Justice with a Corrections specialization prepares senior practitioners and scholars to lead systemic reform across correctional institutions, shape evidence-based policy, and contribute original research to the field. This advanced program develops executive-level competencies for driving transformation within correctional systems at state, federal, and community levels.

Research and leadership areas:

  • Correctional system reform and administration
  • Re-entry policy and community reintegration
  • Prison administration and organizational leadership
  • Community corrections leadership and oversight
  • Comparative corrections systems research
  • Justice policy evaluation and impact analysis
Corrections Doctorate students at WUV

Courses & Curriculum Doctoral courses that prepare you for leadership and research

This 54-credit doctoral curriculum is designed for professionals holding a Master's degree. You will complete thesis preparation, supervised research, and a final dissertation demonstrating original scholarly contribution.

PHD-910Qualitative and Quantitative Research
PHD-911Preparing a Thesis
PHD-912Econometrics
ST-913Preparatory Thesis I
ST-914Preparatory Thesis II
ST-915Preparatory Thesis III
ST-916Preparatory Thesis IV
ST-917Preparatory Thesis V
T-918Dissertation

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Admission Requirements How to apply to WUV's Doctorate in Corrections program

A Master's degree in a related discipline is required for admission to this Doctorate program. Follow the steps below to begin your application.

Fill out WUV's online application form. The application is free and takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will create an account, select your doctoral program, and provide basic personal and academic information.

Upload official transcripts confirming completion of a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. WUV accepts graduate degrees in criminal justice and related disciplines. Your admissions counselor will review your documents and confirm receipt within 3 business days.

Once accepted, review your enrollment agreement, confirm your specialization, and select your start date. WUV offers multiple start dates throughout the year so you can begin when the time is right for you.

Career Outlook What can you do with a Doctorate in Corrections?

Graduates of the Doctorate in Corrections specialization are prepared for executive leadership and scholarly roles in correctional systems, government agencies, and academic institutions.

Director of Corrections

Oversees an entire state or federal correctional system and sets strategic policy direction.

Median Salary: $115,000/yr

Correctional Policy Researcher

Conducts original research on correctional systems and advises policymakers on evidence-based reforms.

Median Salary: $95,000/yr

Criminal Justice Program Director

Leads large-scale rehabilitation and re-entry programs across correctional facilities.

Median Salary: $98,000/yr

Senior Policy Analyst

Evaluates correctional legislation and provides expert guidance to government bodies and nonprofits.

Median Salary: $92,000/yr

University Professor – Criminal Justice

Teaches and researches corrections policy and criminal justice administration at the university level.

Median Salary: $88,000/yr

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administrator

Manages federal correctional facilities and implements national corrections policy.

Median Salary: $110,000/yr