Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology

Troy University

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0401

The PhD in Criminology is designed for students who wish to work in government agencies (Department of Justice, State correctional agencies), nonprofits/community agencies, or those who want to teach in higher education.

Credits

60 credits

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In-Person

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Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology

Troy University

Doctoral DegreeAcademicCIP: 45.0401

Credits

60 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationLearning StrategiesInstructingMathematicsSystems AnalysisQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministration and ManagementLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyBiologyPersonnel and Human ResourcesPsychologyTherapy and CounselingMedicine and DentistryGeographyProduction and ProcessingChemistryAdministrativeSociology and AnthropologyHistory and ArcheologyBuilding and ConstructionEconomics and AccountingMechanical

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivitySpeech ClarityNear VisionSpeech RecognitionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityFar VisionMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detecti
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Operate remote sensing equipment on drones to collect data in areas that are difficult to access or require high-resolution imagery.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental sampl
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make reco
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the pub
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of anima
Analyze and interpret data to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
Mentor sociology students.
Review sociological research and articles.
Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neur
Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attent
Provide feedback to patients and their families on the results of neuropsychological evaluations and recommendations.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCompliance softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareProject management softwareContent workflow softwareMedical softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareCharting softwareWeb platform development softwareProgram testing softwareDevelopment environment softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareFacilities management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system software

Tools

Body wire recording devicesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectroshock weaponsGlobal positioning system GPS receiversAirfield lighting equipmentAnemometersDJI GS ProDigital camerasDroneDeployField computersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAVGamma ray scintillometersGeophysical magnetometersGlobal positioning system GPS devicesGround control targetsHyperspectral imaging equipmentLanding padAbsorbance spectrophotometersAdhesion testers

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