Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)See policy
TOEFL 79 internet-based, 213 computer-based, 550 paper-based (waived if they have completed a degree in the United States)
Minimum GPASee policy
3.0
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
Master's
Statement of purposeRequired
“The deadline for submitting applications to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Criminal Justice is January 15 for the fall semester.”
“A master’s degree in Criminal Justice or an allied field.”
“Official test scores from the Graduate Record Examination OR a writing sample*.”
Extracted from catalog.shsu.edu (opens in new tab) and www.shsu.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-08
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