Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Criminal Psychology
Help Protect Others by Understanding the Criminal Mind
Our cities are protected by law enforcement officials who work to combat criminal actions, and a criminal psychologist assists in stopping crimes from occurring or happening again. A B.S. in Psychology – Criminal Psychology degree can help prepare you to enter the criminal justice system and be ready to make a positive impact.
What Will You Study in Our B.S. in Psychology – Criminal Psychology Degree?
With a degree from Liberty, you can learn how to integrate a biblical worldview into your professional work. Your classes will provide you with background knowledge of the various parts of the criminal justice system including juvenile justice, judicial process, criminology, and criminal investigations. Imagine a rewarding career as a juvenile probation officer, detective, or state trooper. Our bachelor’s in criminal justice online offers many of the classes needed to apply your knowledge in these professions.
Potential Careers 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 among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – 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.
- 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.
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
Credit Hours

Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC