Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Continue Your Education with a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Online from Liberty University
Do you wish to strengthen your understanding of law enforcement, criminology, and justice system leadership? Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice online can help! This program is designed to explore topics such as criminal justice integration, administration of justice organizations, and contemporary issues facing the field today. By studying from a Christian perspective, you can develop the knowledge and ethical foundation needed to approach criminal justice challenges with confidence and purpose.
Because this graduate certificate is offered 100% online, you can complete your coursework while balancing your current responsibilities. The flexible format allows you to focus on enhancing your professional skills without pausing your career. Whether you’re already working in law enforcement or looking to build a foundation for future opportunities, the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice can provide a valuable step toward your academic and professional goals.
What Will You Study in Our Online Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate Program?
- Criminal justice integration
- Administration of justice organizations
- Topics and trends in criminal justice
Our online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice can help prepare you for exciting new opportunities as you explore topics like the roles of law enforcement and the court system. In your online criminal justice classes, you will study how to handle leadership challenges in law enforcement with wisdom and integrity.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in criminal justice or public policy.
Highlights of the Online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
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 online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- You can potentially transfer credit hours into one of our master’s programs, helping you finish faster!
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses.
- 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).
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.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Oct 20, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
Our residential campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
Top 35% for Affordability
Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
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