Bachelor of Science Psychology: Criminal Psychology
Help Protect Others by Understanding the Criminal Mind
If you’re interested in understanding criminal behavior and how psychology applies within the justice system, you can explore Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology – Criminal Psychology. This 100% online program allows you to study psychological principles alongside topics related to crime, behavior, and social systems, all within a flexible format designed to fit your schedule. You can build a solid academic foundation while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Throughout the program, you can examine ethical decision-making, behavioral analysis, and the psychological factors that influence criminal activity, all from a values-driven perspective. The coursework can help you strengthen critical thinking and communication skills while giving you the opportunity to explore future academic or professional paths that align with your interests, without locking you into a single career outcome.
What Will You Study in Our B.S. in Psychology – Criminal Psychology Degree?
- Criminal investigations
- Criminal justice ethics
- Criminal psychology and behavior
- Criminology
- Judicial process
- Juvenile justice
- Social and abnormal psychology
In this program, you can examine how psychological theory applies to criminal behavior and decision-making within justice systems. Your studies can help you develop a deeper understanding of how individuals interact with legal, social, and institutional structures. You can also explore ethical reasoning as you analyze real-world issues in criminal psychology, allowing you to think critically about behavior, responsibility, and justice in professional contexts, all from a biblical perspective.
Potential Career Opportunities for B.S. in Psychology – Criminal Psychology Graduates
- Criminal psychologist
- Criminologist
- Caseworker
- Probation and parole officer
Benefits of Pursuing Your B.S. in Psychology 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 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 degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
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 – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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