Doctorate in Criminal Justice Online Investigation Specialization
Program Overview Why earn your Doctorate in Investigation at WUV?
WUV's Doctorate in Criminal Justice with an Investigation specialization elevates practitioners to the highest levels of investigative leadership, policy development, and scholarly inquiry. This doctoral program prepares graduates to direct complex multi-agency investigations, design evidence law frameworks, and publish original research that advances intelligence-led policing and criminal investigation strategy.
Research and leadership areas:
- Advanced criminal investigation methods and strategy
- Investigation policy reform and procedural justice
- Intelligence-led policing research and application
- Multi-agency investigation coordination and leadership
- Criminal profiling and behavioral analysis research
- Evidence law, admissibility standards, and policy
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.
Ready to lead and advance criminal investigation at the doctoral level?
Take the next step toward your Doctorate in Criminal Justice – Investigation Specialization at WUV.
Apply Now Request InformationAdmission Requirements How to apply to WUV's Doctorate in Investigation 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.
Career Outlook What can you do with a Doctorate in Investigation?
Graduates of the Doctorate in Investigation specialization are prepared for senior leadership and research roles in federal law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and academic institutions.
Federal Investigation Director
Leads major criminal investigation divisions within agencies such as the FBI, ATF, or DEA.
Median Salary: $128,000/yr
Law Enforcement Research Director
Directs research programs studying investigative practices and their effectiveness across jurisdictions.
Median Salary: $102,000/yr
Senior Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Leads intelligence analysis teams and provides strategic assessments to senior law enforcement command.
Median Salary: $108,000/yr
University Professor – Criminal Justice
Teaches advanced investigation courses and conducts peer-reviewed research on criminal justice methods.
Median Salary: $90,000/yr
Investigation Program Director
Oversees investigative training programs and operational policies for law enforcement agencies.
Median Salary: $105,000/yr
Homeland Security Program Director
Directs criminal investigation components of national security and counterterrorism programs.
Median Salary: $120,000/yr