PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology

University of Ottawa

The department of Criminology offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology.Criminology is devoted to the scientific analysis of crime, justice and social control. It focuses on four broad questions: the social construction of norms and the notion of crime the criminalization of specific behaviours, individuals and groups in our society the analysis of the goals and functioning of the criminal justice system and the examination of contemporary forms of intervention.The doctoral program aims to prepare criminologists who have a solid understanding of contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice policies, have in-depth knowledge of the theories and debates that characterize the discipline and are equipped to design and conduct a methodologically sound original research program.The programs are offered in English and French and are governed by the general regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Faculty of Social Sciences