I've been reading this board for months, I really enjoy everyone's insight. I am nearing the end of my Master's program, and like many of you, I would like to start a doctorate program. The problem, probably also like many of you, is that I don't want to spend $80,000-$100,000 to go to a local school, plus I can't quit my job. I don't mind if I have to fly somewhere a week or so here and there, even if it is out of the country. What are my options for a Ph.D. in either Political Science, Criminal Justice or the like? I would prefer a degree that is not Business Administration with an emphasis in Criminal Justice (like NCU), I'd rather just have Criminal Justice. I doubt that I would ever want to teach at a major university, but I suppose that would be a nice option. I am more interested in career advancement (law enforcement) and achieving a personal goal. I would also like to teach part time somewhere when I retire (whish is a long ways off.) I looked at UNISA's website and saw that they offer a PH.D. in Criminology. Anyone know any info. on that program? Maybe it's just me, but I've hard a hard time figuring out their website. What is the application process like? Would I need to go to South Africa at all? I know that was a ton of questions, but any info. or tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
Welcome! Unisa has a regional agent, Michael Esselen, who helps North American students navigate their bureaucracy. See his web site at http://iaci-canada.com for details. I'm a little surprised, though, that there's no state university in your area where you could do a PhD in political science. Are you really out in the boonies? -=Steve=-
I can get a Ph.D here, but it is really expensive. Around $80,000 at the University of Colorado and about $100,000 at the University of Denver. I probably haven't spent enough time looking into those programs, but I'm pretty sure they are hard, if not impossible to do while working.
That's crazy! I'm looking doing a PhD at George Mason University, the nearby state university, and in-state tuition would be about $20,000 total. I can see why you'd want to look beyond what's nearby if they want that much! -=Steve=-
There was an old thread called "Criminal Justice or History PhDs?", which also addressed the question of Political Science PhDs, which thread dated from 07-31-2005 to 08-02-2005. Unfortunately, for some messed up reason that I'm too computer-illiterate to understand, my computer does not at the present time have that bar that shows web addresses, so I can't seem to get the threadlink for y'all.
ted, right click on the gray area where the url used to be and you´ll get the options to put it back.
