M.S. in Criminal Justice – Legal Studies

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.
• 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. 
• 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)