BS in Criminal Justice – Corrections and Human Services

What Will You Study in Our Online Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice – Corrections and Human Services?

With an undergraduate criminal justice degree from Liberty University, you can gain the foundational knowledge and in-demand skills you need to prepare you for future careers in corrections. This training includes exposure to: 

• Current issues and problems in American law enforcement, courts, and correctional systems.
• Evidence-based community corrections programs.
• New philosophies within corrections to establish successful rehabilitation programs in the community and outside of traditional prison settings.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in crisis intervention.

Career Options with a Corrections and Human Services Bachelor’s Degree

The online corrections and human services degree was designed to help lead you to a career in corrections. Working at local and state levels in programs that help integrate people back into the community is a great way to make a difference.

Here are some of the positions that may be available to you upon graduation:

• Entry-level community correction officer
• Entry-level program director
• Nonprofit community corrections counselor
• Outreach counselor
• Youth service worker/coordinator

Benefits of Our Online Criminal Justice Degree

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 B.S. in Criminal Justice 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.
• 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!
• As an online student, you will have the opportunity to network with leaders, policymakers, and experts in criminal justice from across the country.

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)

Generous Discount for Active Duty Law Enforcement and Other First Responders

Liberty University is committed to providing world-class education and aims to help students achieve their educational goals, in whatever way we can. The First Responder Discount was created to take some of the financial burdens of tuition off of the men and women who work in public service. As Liberty University’s way of saying “Thank you,” we proudly provide you with the following benefits:

• A 25% tuition discount
• Opportunity for college credit for training and life experience
• Personalized service throughout your educational journey
• Potential stacking with other tuition benefits