B.S. in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice
Credit Hours
Financial Aid
95% of undergrad students receive financial aid
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Invaluable Training
Learning opportunities & internships in the field
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Credit Hours
Financial Aid
95% of undergrad students receive financial aid
Transfer Credits
Transfer up to 75% of degree total to Liberty
Invaluable Training
Learning opportunities & internships in the field
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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Residential B.S. in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice prepares you for a career in juvenile corrections. You’ll study the internal workings of the criminal justice system and how it responds to juvenile delinquency, as you learn methods for establishing successful rehabilitation programs.
Our professors teach using hands-on activities to provide you with a practical understanding of community-based corrections, delinquency and crime prevention, and legal issues in the field.
Learn How To:
- Analyze community-based corrections programs
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent adult and juvenile crime
- Work within the juvenile justice system
Academic: Juvenile Justice Cognate
Degree Completion Plan (DCP)
Criminal Justice (B.S.) – Juvenile Justice DCP
Admission Requirements
View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements
Juvenile Justice Courses
- Juvenile Justice (CJUS 310)
- Juvenile Corrections (CJUS 321)
- Community-Based Corrections (CJUS 322)
- Delinquency and Crime Prevention (CJUS 323)
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Juvenile Justice (CJUS 324)
Law enforcement personnel who can document successful completion from an accredited police officer school in their state may earn up to 14 credit hours toward their degree. Military experience may also be evaluated for potential college credit.
Careers Opportunities in Juvenile Justice
- Juvenile Justice Detention Officer
- Juvenile Rehabilitation Coordinator
- Probation Officer
- Corrections recreation leader or program supervisor
- Youth Correction Facility Director
- Youth Services Coordinator
- Deputy prison warden
- Juvenile/youth counselor