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Program checklist · College of Psychology and Community Services: PhD in Criminal Justice

College of Psychology and Community Services: PhD in Criminal Justice

Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
College of Psychology and Community Services: PhD in Criminal Justice
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
43.0302
Credits (computed from items)
356
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
125231
CourseShelf checklist
CK_125231_bd8f2f9f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

39 items
  1. CRJS 8126
    Understanding Violence, Risk, and Threat Assessment
    As published: “CRJS 8126 Understanding Violence, Risk, and Threat Assessment ()”
    5
  2. CRJS 8201
    Psychological Aspects of Violent Crime
    As published: “CRJS 8201 Psychological Aspects of Violent Crime ()”
    5
  3. CRJS 8206
    Psychology of Family Violence
    As published: “CRJS 8206 Psychology of Family Violence ()”
    5
  4. CRJS 8352
    Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice in Criminal Justice Administration
    As published: “CRJS 8352 - Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice in Criminal Justice Administration ()”
    5
  5. CRJS 8392
    The Language of Leadership
    As published: “CRJS 8392 - The Language of Leadership ()”
    5
  6. CRJS 8540
    Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context
    As published: “CRJS 8540 - Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context ()”
    5
  7. CRJS 8810
    Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8810 - Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy ()”
    5
  8. CRJS 8811
    Legal Research for Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8811 - Legal Research for Public Policy ()”
    5
  9. CRJS 8812
    Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts
    As published: “CRJS 8812 - Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts ()”
    5
  10. CRJS 8126
    Understanding Violence, Risk, and Threat Assessment
    As published: “CRJS 8126 Understanding Violence, Risk, and Threat Assessment ()”
    5
  11. CRJS 8201
    Psychological Aspects of Violent Crime
    As published: “CRJS 8201 Psychological Aspects of Violent Crime ()”
    5
  12. CRJS 8206
    Psychology of Family Violence
    As published: “CRJS 8206 Psychology of Family Violence ()”
    5
  13. CRJS 8352
    Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice in Criminal Justice Administration
    As published: “CRJS 8352 - Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice in Criminal Justice Administration ()”
    5
  14. CRJS 8392
    The Language of Leadership
    As published: “CRJS 8392 - The Language of Leadership ()”
    5
  15. CRJS 8540
    Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context
    As published: “CRJS 8540 - Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context ()”
    5
  16. CRJS 8810
    Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8810 - Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy ()”
    5
  17. CRJS 8811
    Legal Research for Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8811 - Legal Research for Public Policy ()”
    5
  18. CRJS 8812
    Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts
    As published: “CRJS 8812 - Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts ()”
    5
  19. CRJS 8100
    Critical Issues in Emergency Management
    As published: “CRJS 8100 - Critical Issues in Emergency Management ()”
    5
  20. CRJS 8200
    Risk Assessment, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation
    As published: “CRJS 8200 - Risk Assessment, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation ()”
    5
  21. CRJS 8300
    Disaster Response and Recovery
    As published: “CRJS 8300 - Disaster Response and Recovery ()”
    5
  22. CRJS 8540
    Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context
    As published: “CRJS 8540 - Strategic Planning, Management and Leadership in a Global Context ()”
    5
  23. CRJS 8541
    Sustainable Development for Global Communities
    As published: “CRJS 8541 - Sustainable Development for Global Communities ()”
    5
  24. CRJS 8542
    Transformative Change in a Global Environment
    As published: “CRJS 8542 - Transformative Change in a Global Environment ()”
    5
  25. CRJS 8320
    Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies
    As published: “CRJS 8320 - Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies ()”
    5
  26. CRJS 8321
    Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Management
    As published: “CRJS 8321 - Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Management ()”
    5
  27. CRJS 8322
    Critical Incident Planning and Leadership
    As published: “CRJS 8322 - Critical Incident Planning and Leadership ()”
    5
  28. CRJS 8137
    The Nature of Crime and Criminology
    As published: “CRJS 8137 - The Nature of Crime and Criminology ()”
    5
  29. CRJS 8215
    Controversies in Criminal Justice
    As published: “CRJS 8215 - Controversies in Criminal Justice ()”
    5
  30. CRJS 8217
    Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
    As published: “CRJS 8217 - Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime ()”
    5
  31. CRJS 8810
    Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8810 - Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy ()”
    5
  32. CRJS 8811
    Legal Research for Public Policy
    As published: “CRJS 8811 - Legal Research for Public Policy ()”
    5
  33. CRJS 8812
    Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts
    As published: “CRJS 8812 - Contemporary Cases and Issues in the Courts ()”
    5
  34. CRJS 8171
    Theories and Frameworks for Adult Learning
    As published: “CRJS 8171 - Theories and Frameworks for Adult Learning ()”
    5
  35. CRJS 8177
    Using Technology to Enhance Adult Learning
    As published: “CRJS 8177 - Using Technology to Enhance Adult Learning ()”
    5
  36. CRJS 8764
    Instructional Design for Online Course Development
    As published: “CRJS 8764 - Instructional Design for Online Course Development ()”
    5
  37. CRJS 8391
    Transformative Change in a Shared Power World
    As published: “CRJS 8391 - Transformative Change in a Shared Power World ()”
    5
  38. CRJS 8392
    The Language of Leadership
    As published: “CRJS 8392 - The Language of Leadership ()”
    5
  39. CRJS 8400
    Strategic Context of Management and Leadership
    As published: “CRJS 8400 - Strategic Context of Management and Leadership ()”
    5

Curriculum

2 items
  1. CRJS 8002
    Foundations of Doctoral Study
    As published: “CRJS 8002 - Foundations of Doctoral Study ()”
    3
  2. CRJS 8002
    Foundations of Doctoral Study
    As published: “CRJS 8002 - Foundations of Doctoral Study ()”
    3

Core Courses (20 credits)

10 items
  1. CRJS 8140
    Social Responsibility and Ethics
    As published: “CRJS 8140 Social Responsibility and Ethics ()”
    5
  2. CRJS 8351
    Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “CRJS 8351 - Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems ()”
    5
  3. CRJS 8105
    Criminal Justice Theory, Research, and Practice
    As published: “CRJS 8105 Criminal Justice Theory, Research, and Practice ()”
    5
  4. CRJS 8381
    Program Evaluation
    As published: “CRJS 8381 - Program Evaluation ()”
    5
  5. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods* ()”
    5
  6. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  7. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  8. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  9. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  10. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5

Residency Requirements

63 items
  1. CRJS 8115
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “CRJS 8115 - Writing a Quality Prospectus ()”
    5
  2. CRJS 8991
    Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!
    As published: “CRJS 8991 Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey! ()”
    1
  3. CRJS 8992
    Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills
    As published: “CRJS 8992 Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills ()”
    1
  4. CRJS 8993
    Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks
    As published: “CRJS 8993 Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks ()”
    1
  5. CRJS 8994
    Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment
    As published: “CRJS 8994 Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment ()”
    1
  6. CRJS 8995
    Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy
    As published: “CRJS 8995 Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy ()”
    1
  7. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 - Dissertation ()”
    5
  8. CRJS 8002
    Foundations of Doctoral Study
    As published: “CRJS 8002 - Foundations of Doctoral Study”
    3
  9. CRJS 8140
    Social Responsibility and Ethics
    As published: “CRJS 8140 -Social Responsibility and Ethics”
    5
  10. RESI 8401
    Residency
    As published: “RESI 8401 PhD Residency 1”
    1
  11. CRJS 8351
    Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “CRJS 8351 - Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems”
    5
  12. CRJS 8105
    Criminal Justice Theory, Research, and Practice
    As published: “CRJS 8105 - Criminal Justice Theory, Research and Practice”
    5
  13. CRJS 8991
    Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!
    As published: “CRJS 8991 - Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!”
    1
  14. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods”
    5
  15. CRJS 8992
    Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills
    As published: “CRJS 8992 - Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills”
    1
  16. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  17. CRJS 8993
    Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks
    As published: “CRJS 8993 - Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks”
    1
  18. RESI 8402
    Residency
    As published: “RESI 8402 - PhD Residency 2”
    2
  19. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  20. CRJS 8994
    Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment
    As published: “CRJS 8994 - Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment”
    1
  21. RESI 8403
    PhD Residency
    As published: “RESI 8403 - PhD Residency 3”
    3
  22. CRJS 8995
    Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy
    As published: “CRJS 8995 - Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy”
    1
  23. CRJS 8381
    Program Evaluation
    As published: “CRJS 8381 - Program Evaluation”
    5
  24. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  25. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  26. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  27. CRJS 8115
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “CRJS 8115 - Writing a Quality Prospectus”
    5
  28. RSCH 8404
    PhD Residency
    As published: “RSCH 8404 - PhD Residency 4”
    4
  29. DRWI 8500
    PhD Dissertation Intensive
    As published: “DRWI 8500 - PhD Dissertation Intensive”
    0
  30. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 Dissertation *”
    5
  31. CRJS 8115
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “CRJS 8115 - Writing a Quality Prospectus ()”
    5
  32. CRJS 8991
    Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!
    As published: “CRJS 8991 Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey! ()”
    1
  33. CRJS 8992
    Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills
    As published: “CRJS 8992 Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills ()”
    1
  34. CRJS 8993
    Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks
    As published: “CRJS 8993 Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks ()”
    1
  35. CRJS 8994
    Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment
    As published: “CRJS 8994 Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment ()”
    1
  36. CRJS 8995
    Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy
    As published: “CRJS 8995 Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy ()”
    1
  37. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 - Dissertation ()”
    5
  38. CRJS 8002
    Foundations of Doctoral Study
    As published: “CRJS 8002 - Foundations of Doctoral Study”
    3
  39. CRJS 8140
    Social Responsibility and Ethics
    As published: “CRJS 8140 Social Responsibility and Ethics”
    5
  40. RESI 8401
    Residency
    As published: “RESI 8401 PhD Residency 1”
    1
  41. CRJS 8351
    Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “CRJS 8351 - Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems”
    5
  42. CCRJS 8105
    Criminal Justice Theory, Research and Practice
    As published: “CCRJS 8105 Criminal Justice Theory, Research and Practice”
    5
  43. CRJS 8991
    Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!
    As published: “CRJS 8991 Dissertation Seminar 1: Welcome to the Dissertation Journey!”
    1
  44. CRJS 8137
    The Nature of Crime and Criminology
    As published: “CRJS 8137 - The Nature of Crime and Criminology”
    5
  45. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods”
    5
  46. CRJS 8992
    Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills
    As published: “CRJS 8992 Dissertation Seminar 2: Building Knowledge and Skills”
    1
  47. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  48. RESI 8402
    Residency
    As published: “RESI 8402 PhD Residency 2”
    2
  49. CRJS 8993
    Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks
    As published: “CRJS 8993 Dissertation Seminar 3: Establishing Research Questions and Frameworks”
    1
  50. CRJS 8215
    Controversies in Criminal Justice
    As published: “CRJS 8215 Controversies in Criminal Justice”
    5
  51. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  52. CRJS 8217
    Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
    As published: “CRJS 8217 Technological Solutions and 21st Century Crime”
    5
  53. RESI 8403
    PhD Residency
    As published: “RESI 8403 PhD Residency 3”
    3
  54. CRJS 8994
    Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment
    As published: “CRJS 8994 Dissertation Seminar 4: Developing Methods and Maintaining Alignment”
    1
  55. CRJS 8381
    Program Evaluation
    As published: “CRJS 8381 Program Evaluation”
    5
  56. CRJS 8115
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “CRJS 8115 Writing a Quality Prospectus”
    5
  57. CRJS 8995
    Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy
    As published: “CRJS 8995 Dissertation Seminar 5: Transition to Candidacy”
    1
  58. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  59. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  60. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  61. RESI 8404
    Residency
    As published: “RESI 8404 PhD Residency 4”
    4
  62. DRWI 8500
    PhD Dissertation Intensive
    As published: “DRWI 8500 PhD Dissertation Intensive”
    0
  63. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 - Dissertation* *”
    5

Core Courses (35 credits)

13 items
  1. CRJS 8140
    Social Responsibility and Ethics
    As published: “CRJS 8140 Social Responsibility and Ethics ()”
    5
  2. CRJS 8105
    Criminal Justice Theory, Research, and Practice
    As published: “CRJS 8105 Criminal Justice Theory, Research, and Practice ()”
    5
  3. CRJS 8137
    The Nature of Crime and Criminology
    As published: “CRJS 8137 - The Nature of Crime and Criminology ()”
    5
  4. CRJS 8215
    Controversies in Criminal Justice
    As published: “CRJS 8215 - Controversies in Criminal Justice ()”
    5
  5. CRJS 8217
    Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
    As published: “CRJS 8217 - Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime ()”
    5
  6. CRJS 8351
    Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems
    As published: “CRJS 8351 - Policy and Analysis in Criminal Justice Systems ()”
    5
  7. CRJS 8381
    Program Evaluation
    As published: “CRJS 8381 - Program Evaluation ()”
    5
  8. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods* ()”
    5
  9. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  10. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  11. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  12. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  13. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5

Core Courses (5 credits)

4 items
  1. WABD 8011
    Preparing for Capstone
    As published: “WABD 8011 - Preparing for Capstone ()”
    5
  2. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 - Dissertation ()”
    5
  3. WABD 8011
    Preparing for Capstone
    As published: “WABD 8011 - Preparing for Capstone”
    5
  4. CRJS 9000
    Dissertation
    As published: “CRJS 9000 - Dissertation*”
    5
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