Master of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

What Will You Study in Our Criminal Justice Homeland Security Degree Online Courses?

• Administrative approaches and the impacts of terrorism
• Christian worldview applied to legal and security challenges
• Comprehensive overview of homeland security foundations
• Evolution of homeland security in the United States
• Historical responses to national incidents
• Legal and ethical issues in homeland security
• Multidisciplinary perspectives on homeland security issues

In Liberty’s online master’s in criminal justice – homeland security program, courses are taught by professors who have real-world experience in the field of criminal justice and homeland security. The knowledge they pass on can help you advance your knowledge and establish a Christian foundation to help you as you strive to become a Christ-centered leader with strong morals, ethics, and values.

Potential Career Options for Online Homeland Security Degree Graduates

• Counterterrorism analyst
• Customs agent
• Cyber security analyst
• Fraud investigator
• Immigration officer
• Law enforcement training instructor
• Transportation security officer

M.S. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree Online Program Benefits

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 as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online MS in Criminal Justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• Through this program, you can strengthen your understanding of homeland security strategy, legal issues, and organizational leadership.
• Coursework is designed to integrate real-world security challenges with a values-driven perspective.
• Graduates of this degree can apply knowledge of policy, administration, and crisis response to roles that address complex security concerns.

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 – $290 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).