Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice
Take the Next Step in Your Career with an Online Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice system is in need of ethical leaders who demonstrate Christian values of fairness, honesty, and compassion. With the job of protecting our communities, it is essential to have someone who is equipped with the right skills and knowledge to lead others. If you are looking for a way to equip yourself to enter the criminal justice field and learn in-demand skills, Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice will give you the training you need!
As a pioneer in distance learning since 1985 and a Christian university recognized for its academic quality, affordability, and accessibility, Liberty’s online B.S. in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare you for a broad array of roles in the criminal justice system while maintaining your Christian values. You will learn key skills and the foundational knowledge of the juvenile system, criminology, the judicial process, and more.
With Liberty’s online B.S. in Criminal Justice – General track, you can customize your approach to the field and get the specific training you need.
What Will You Learn in Our Online Criminal Justice Degree Program?
- Study the systems and procedures used by the criminal justice system
- Explore the judicial process
- Become familiar with the rules and regulations of the United States criminal justice system
- Develop skills in criminology and common practices used in the field
In a criminal justice role, you will face different responsibilities every day. Our program is designed to give you foundational training that covers a variety of key functions seen on the job. You will also have the ability to tailor your program to your passions and interests within the field by selecting one of our many degree specializations. You may also be interested in exploring our bachelor’s degrees in pre-Law, public administration, or national security.
Potential Career Options with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
- Administration
- Casework
- Corrections
- Counseling
- Juvenile justice
- Probation and parole
- Social services
- Private/corporate security
- State and local police and sheriff
- Homeland defense
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:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online BS 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 cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- You can complete this bachelor’s program in as little as 3.5 years!
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
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
600+ Online Degrees
With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Ranked in the top 10% of Niche.com’s 2024 best online schools in America
Recognized by multiple institutions for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility.
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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“The best part of my LU experience has been my growing faith formation through my developing educational understanding, as an aspiring school administrator.”
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Morgan Schlesselman, Master’s in Public Policy
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