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B.S. in Criminal Justice – Juvenile Justice

120

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

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

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
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