Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice
Foster Healing and Reconciliation in Your Community with Liberty’s M.S. in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice
As a criminal justice professional, there are many different methods you can use to help mitigate the effects of crime on society. One such tool is the restorative justice process – which seeks to rehabilitate and reintegrate criminals into society by helping them reconcile and make amends with their victims. Restorative justice prompts criminals to take responsibility for their actions and allows offenders and victims to come together as they deal with the aftermath of a criminal offense.
If you want to deepen your understanding of the restorative justice system, Liberty’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice can help! This program is offered 100% online with no set login times, so you can earn your degree from anywhere with an internet connection. Additionally, our faculty have terminal degrees in criminal justice or related fields as well as years of real-world experience – so you can be confident that you’re studying under industry experts.
Whether you want to advance your career, pursue new types of positions, or hone your skill set, our master’s in restorative justice can help you prepare to effectively serve and protect those around you. Partner with us and train in how to bring justice and healing to your community.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Restorative Justice Master’s Degree?
- Administration of justice organizations
- Philosophical and practical underpinnings of the restorative justice movement
- Strategies for the implementation of restorative justice
- Topics and trends in criminal justice
In this program, you’ll study advanced criminal justice topics such as leadership, ethics, policing, and human resource management in criminal justice organizations. You’ll also study the role of restorative justice in the criminal justice system, the impact of crime on individuals and communities, and practical methods for carrying out restorative justice. Lastly, you will have the choice of either conducting research for a thesis project or handpicking elective courses to round out your degree.
Potential Careers for M.S. in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice Graduates
- Director of restorative justice
- Police chief
- Restorative justice coordinator
- Restorative justice development officer
- Victim advocate
- Victim/witness coordinator
Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice Online 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:
- 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 restorative justice 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.
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- You may be able to earn course credit for relevant life experience through our Experience Plus program.
- The M.S. in Criminal Justice – Restorative Justice is a great option for current and aspiring managers and administrators in law enforcement, the court system, and corrections.
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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 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)
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
