Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice – Leadership

What Will You Learn in the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership Online Degree?

• Advanced criminal justice leadership
• Strategic planning in criminal justice
• Advanced human resources development in criminal justice
• Criminal justice organizational conflict

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership courses offer the advanced knowledge of principles underlying the management of large organizations. You will also learn certain leadership principles regarding the development of subordinates and how to set-up proper feedback channels within your organization.

Throughout this degree program, you will receive instruction from professors who have a Christian worldview and integrate biblical principles into every course they teach. This will provide firm foundational knowledge and understanding of biblical principles so that you can face the ethical challenges that arise in the world of criminal justice.  

You may also be interested in exploring our Ph.D. degrees in criminal justice – homeland security or our general criminal justice track.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Administrator (department chair, dean, chancellor)
• Head of administration/management (federal, state, or local)
• Lead investigator
• Lead/senior researcher
• Professor
• Writer (textbooks, criminal justice theory)

Highlights of Our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership Online

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 Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership 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 your Ph.D. in Criminal Justice degree in under 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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