Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Continue Your Education with a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Online from Liberty University
Do you want to advance your career in the criminal justice system as quickly as possible? Liberty University’s Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice is an excellent fast-track option to gain in-demand skills in fields such as criminology, law enforcement, and much more! Studying management and leadership from a Christian worldview will help you learn how to handle the tough issues in today’s society properly. In as little as one semester, you can make yourself more marketable and further your career with an online certificate in criminal justice!
Our 100% online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to make you a more competitive applicant for careers and advancement within the field of criminal justice. Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or explore other areas within criminal justice, our criminal justice certificate program online is designed to equip you with the knowledge and training you need to excel as a Champion for Christ.
What Will You Study in Our Online Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate Program?
- Criminal justice integration.
- Administration of justice organizations.
- Topics and trends in criminal justice.
Our online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice will prepare you for exciting new opportunities as you explore topics like the roles of law enforcement and the court system. In your online criminal justice classes, you will learn how to handle leadership challenges in law enforcement with wisdom and integrity. Our criminal justice online graduate certificate program will help you meet the requirements needed for your career while staying one step ahead of the competition.
You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degree in criminal justice or public policy.
Highlights of the Online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
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 Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice 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.
- You can complete this Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice in 1 semester.
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.
- 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.
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
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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“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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James, Master of Divinity