Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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Protect and Serve the Nation with a Bachelor’s in Homeland Security

When natural and human-made hazards hit, the Department of Homeland Security is there to keep both lives and property safe. Conferring Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security degree can help you develop your professional skills and understand the delicate internal workings of the Department of Homeland Security.

At Liberty, we have created our homeland security degree with your success in mind. You can gain the knowledge you need to work in a variety of careers in criminal justice, government, and homeland security. Through this degree program, you can have the opportunity to build a broad foundation in knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as other topics related to homeland security.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online BS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree?

Are you looking for a career that will help you protect and serve your country? Liberty University’s BS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security degree program can help you make a difference in the lives of those affected by disasters and prevent terrorist attacks before they occur. Also, we strive to teach our programs from a Christian worldview and use the power of faith and education to transform people and the world.

Our homeland security degree program can help you stand out as an ethical and value-driven professional. Discover how to serve your community and country with the skill set necessary to serve in security, disaster response, anti-terrorism, and intelligence.

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree Program?

A homeland security major can help equip you with the skill set to protect your country and its citizens. Reviewing the history of terrorist threats and the United States’ strategic responses to those events can prepare you to react to future incidents. You will be introduced to emergency preparedness tactics, such as command arrangements, coordination, and budgetary issues seen among emergency responders.

Identifying what infrastructure are possible targets and how to protect them is another critical part of homeland security. This might include agriculture, cyber and information technology, telecommunications, transportation, energy, and emergency services. You can discover the importance and impact on both personal safety and the economic performance of the nation.

You can also develop an awareness of the effect of human influence and behavior on disaster response and recovery. Understanding the post-traumatic effects of various kinds of disasters can help prepare for all possibilities that can occur due to disaster warnings, civil unrest, evacuations, and a variety of other scenarios.

You can also gain a strong understanding of the internal workings of the criminal justice system and the legislation that created the laws we have today. Our online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice can prepare you to protect and serve your country with focused research, engaging classes, and preparedness strategies.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Information for Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Frequently Asked Questions for the Online Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree

What can you do with a homeland security degree?

Americans living and working abroad have had systems and measures in place for their protection for a long time. After 9/11, our government realized the need for a specialized agency that was dedicated to the protection of Americans here at home. The scope of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is quite broad. Still, the agency itself has a highly focused commitment to protecting us from human-made threats such as terrorism, natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, and floods, and public health crises, which could be human-made or natural.

There are currently 22 departments and agencies that fall under the umbrella of DHS. Here are just a few of the areas you might be able to work in if you choose to pursue a career with DHS:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
U.S. Secret Service

There are other agencies outside of DHS that handle domestic law enforcement and protection of lives and property such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Are there additional discounts for 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 Tuition Discount was created to take some of the financial burdens of tuition off the men and women who work in public service. For more information on eligibility and claiming this discount, please visit the First Responder Discount Page.

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 (Corporate Advantage Program or military benefits).

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