Master of Science in Criminal Justice

What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Criminal Justice Online Degree?

• Administration of justice organizations
• Criminal justice program evaluation
• H.R. management in criminal justice
• Leadership, ethics, and policing

Liberty’s M.S. in Criminal Justice is delivered in a 100% online format to meet your needs and schedule best. Your criminal justice education will cover human resource management, program evaluation, leadership training, and current trends in the criminal justice field, with a variety of elective options to meet your specific needs. Liberty University fulfills our mission to Train Champions for Christ by providing quality education that integrates biblical principles into each M.S. in Criminal Justice course.

Potential Careers Options for Master’s in Criminal Justice Graduates

• Caseworker
• Corrections officer
• Private/corporate security officer/manager
• State or local law enforcement officer

Benefits of Our Master’s in Criminal Justice Program

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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online criminal justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Gain a deeper understanding of criminological theory, criminal law, and the structure of the justice system.
• Explore practical applications in policing, corrections, and judicial processes through advanced coursework.
• Develop research and analytical skills that can help you address complex issues in criminal justice.

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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate 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)