Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology

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Discover a Career in Criminal Justice with Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Psychology!

Students interested in pursuing a career in criminal psychology or looking to advance their current knowledge will be interested in Liberty University’s online B.S. in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology program. Throughout this degree, students can learn about the mental and behavioral health of criminals as well as how to assess and counsel individuals in the criminal justice system through an influential Christian platform. 

Graduates of our undergraduate criminal justice program will be encountering people who are struggling and potentially at the lowest point of their lives. Having a Christian background and the knowledge of effective techniques and tools to help each individual can transform lives in an impactful way.

Liberty’s online courses prepare students for careers after graduation. Through this program you can discover in-demand skills while earning an award-winning B.S. in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology. As a pioneer in distance learning and online education, Liberty University has been providing quality distance learning education since 1985.

What Will You Study in Our Online B.S. in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology Degree Program? 

  • Abnormal psychology
  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychology of criminal behavior

 

While enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Criminal Psychology degree program, you can have the opportunity to study many facets of the criminal justice system. You will take courses in criminal justice ethics, the judicial process, and the administration of justice organizations. This can help you form a strong foundational understanding of what a career in the criminal justice system will entail in order to help prepare you for your future career.

What Careers Can You Pursue with a Criminal Psychology Bachelor’s Degree?

  • Casework
  • Corrections officer
  • Criminal psychologist
  • Criminologist
  • Police detective
  • Probation and parole

 

You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degrees in pre-law, public administration, or national security.

Bachelor’s of Criminal Psychology Online Program Benefits

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online criminal psychology degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
120

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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