M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies

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Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies

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Protect and Serve Your Community with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies

Do you have a passion for serving the people in your community? Have you dedicated your career to upholding the rule of law in that service? If so, Liberty’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies may be for you. In this program, you will study under professors who have years of experience in the legal and criminal justice fields. In addition to valuable experience, our professors have terminal degrees in their respective areas of study and a passion for helping you succeed so you can be confident you are receiving a world-class education.

At Liberty, whether you are brand new to the criminal justice field or a seasoned veteran, we can help bolster your experience and teach you the legal knowledge you need to navigate complex situations. Take the next step in your criminal justice career with an M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies from Liberty.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies?

  • Constitutional law
  • Criminal law
  • Criminal procedure

In this program, you will study topics like jurisprudence and its impact on criminal justice organizations, the legal rights afforded to criminals, and the various legal procedures that offenders undergo. By partnering with Liberty for your master’s in criminal justice – legal studies, you can learn how to use your legal knowledge in service to your organization and community.

Potential Careers for M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies Graduates

  • Bailiff
  • Chief of police
  • Corrections officer
  • Internal affairs administrator/officer
  • Probation officer
  • Senior police officer

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online 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. 
  • Benefit from legal courses taught by Liberty University’s School of Law and integrate that knowledge with courses taught by our Helms School of Government.

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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 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)
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals - so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven't.

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