how long does it takes

[puma]

Hi, I am going to apply the Criminology PHD program this winter,

I am just wondering how long it takes to complete the program if I get admitted directly to the PHD program,

since I got the the "criminology fellowship" from my own country's government (3 years),

and I can only afford one-year living cost by myself,

anyone has the idea of the studying period?

thanks for the reply first.

[arna]

There's really no telling how long it will take...I think the minimum is probably 2 or 3 years, and the average is probably 4-5 years? I think that if you work hard you should be able to finish in 3 or 4 years, no problem. Good luck!

[puma]

thanks for the reply, I'm really anxious about the issue,

hope I can get a TA or something alike,

Money really differs.....

Thanks again!!!!

[littlegirlvik]

If it helps, many of the programs I was admitted into funded ALL of their PhD students with TA/Assistanceships. The school I chose waives tuition, and guarantees a stipend for three years, and offers opportunities to get funding beyond that.

Do you mind if I ask where you're looking at? It really depends on the program. I know UAlbany, Rutgers, John Jay, and Indiana are all 5 year programs (1 year "masters" program in many of them, followed by 2 years coursework, 1 year dissertation preparation and exams, and 1 year writing), but I think I remember hearing that MSU was typically four (I could totally be crazy and remembering wrong, though). I'm sure you can cut your time down, though, by taking courses over the summer.

Good luck!