Doctoral Application

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Program Information

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Select your campus: *

Online

Doctoral Program: *

Doctor in Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology

Doctor in Criminal Justice in Leadership & Administration

Doctor in Criminal Justice in Teaching Criminal Justice in Higher Education

Doctor in Criminal Justice Undecided

PhD in Global Leadership and Change

Track 1 - Criminal Justice Leadership & Administration
This Criminal Justice Leadership & Administration doctoral track prepares future leaders in the field by covering crucial aspects of executive management, including effective communication with the media, personnel management (recruitment, hiring, and training), policy development and analysis, and the critical intersection of race, ethnicity, and criminal justice.
Track 2 - Forensic Psychology
This Forensic Psychology track prepares doctoral students to assess risk, understand violence, and contribute to public safety leadership. Through coursework in threat assessment, program evaluation, and advanced forensic issues, students develop expertise applicable to diverse criminal justice settings.
Track 3 - Teaching Criminal Justice in Higher Education
This track prepares aspiring criminal justice professors for successful college teaching careers. It covers effective teaching strategies, diverse learning environments (online, hybrid, etc.), course design, and provides hands-on teaching experience.
Undecided

Online Enrollment Term(s) *

January 2026

August 2026

Additional Application Materials

You must submit a current résumé or CV including educational record, employment
history, and relevant accomplishments, publications, presentations, and
professional contributions.

Current Résumé or CV (PDF)

Original Essay (PDF)

For program consideration you must submit 1500 word essay that clearly
states your personal motivation to pursue a Doctoral program.

Your submission must be in APA format.

Please specify any additional comments or clarifications related to your application.

Graduate College(s)/Universities Attended:

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Undergraduate College(s)/Universities Attended:

Tiffin University requires all final, official transcripts of any previously attended institutions indicated on your application. By omitting a previous institution from your application, you understand that you are waiving the ability to be granted any and all credit for courses completed at that institution. Tiffin University reserves the right to request the omitted documents should there be reason to question.

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Undergraduate College/University Attended 2

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Undergraduate College/University Attended 3

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Please indicate the Ethnicity and Race(s) you consider yourself to be:

Ethnicity is based on the following categorization:

Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

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Race is based in the following five categorizations:

American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

References (Must provide 3)

* You may be asked to provide Letter(s) of Recommendation at the discretion of the review committee.

Reference 1

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Final Section

Are you planning to use Veterans educational benefits to assist you in paying for your education?

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Have you previously attended Tiffin University? (Mark all that apply)

Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from school? *

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Please select the level of education that the Dismissal/Suspension occurred (Check all that apply):

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Please note that you may be asked to provide a written statement explaining when and why you were suspended or dismissed, in detail, to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee with your application.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

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Please provide a written statement explaining the nature of your conviction. After submission and upon review you maybe asked to provide supporting public documentation, in detail, to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee with your application. *

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By submitting this form, I certify that I have carefully considered each question above and that my statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the release of my official transcripts to Tiffin University and authorize this institution to obtain any indicated test scores directly from the appropriate testing agency. I understand that knowingly submitting false information may warrant dismissal and prevent subsequent registration from Tiffin University.

By submitting this application, I hereby certify that the information stated is accurate and complete. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts on this application could be cause for suspension from the University.

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