Online Doctor of Criminal Justice: General Track

Online Doctor of Criminal Justice – General

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Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) – General

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Inspire and Lead Law Enforcement Agencies with Liberty’s Online Doctor of Criminal Justice – General Degree

Liberty University’s 100% online Doctor of Criminal Justice – General can help you pursue senior leadership positions in law enforcement and prepare you to serve your community with uncompromised excellence. At Liberty, you can earn a professional doctorate online and network with industry experts from the comfort of home – all while maintaining your personal commitments.

This degree program is taught by esteemed law enforcement professionals who have terminal degrees. You can be confident that you’re receiving a quality education as you learn from the real-world experience of distinguished criminal justice authorities. By partnering with Liberty for your Doctor of Criminal Justice degree, you won’t just have the opportunity to earn a terminal degree – you’ll be able to gain an invaluable credential that can help you take your career to new heights.

What is the difference between a Doctor of Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice?

Our Doctor of Criminal Justice and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice both have the same curriculum; however, our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice has a dissertation. Our Doctor of Criminal Justice has a research capstone project and is more applied in nature. For this reason, the Doctor of Criminal Justice is considered a professional degree and is more geared toward the applications of criminal justice in a variety of forums including think tanks, government agencies, and even academia.

Our Ph.D. program is also geared toward those who want to make a difference in the criminal justice field and may appeal to those who desire to enter directly into academia or research-based professions. Whether you decide to pursue a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a Doctor of Criminal Justice, you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice – General?

  • Advanced corrections policy
  • How to anticipate and mitigate organized crime
  • Terrorism, intelligence, and how to protect your community from terrorist threats

    This degree program is designed with your success in mind. The skills you can gain from our Doctor of Criminal Justice – General can serve you well in law enforcement leadership and academia alike. At Liberty, you can learn to lead criminal justice organizations in a professional and ethical manner while earning your community’s respect.

    Potential Careers for Doctor of Criminal Justice Graduates

    • Crime scene investigator unit manager
    • Prison warden
    • Professor
    • Public policy advisor
    • Sheriff

    Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctor of Criminal Justice with Liberty University

    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:

    • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
    • 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. 
    • You can complete this Doctor of Criminal Justice program in as little as 3 years!

    Military Tuition Discount

    We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:

    • If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
    • If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!

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    Available Online

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    100% online, 8-week courses

    Transfer Credits

    Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

    Next Start Date

    May 13, 2024

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    Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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