GR CRT Criminal Justice Online Degree Program
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
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Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Protect and Serve with a PhD in Criminal Justice from Liberty University

If you are an experienced law enforcement professional, Liberty’s online PhD in Criminal Justice – General* can help prepare you for senior leadership roles in criminal justice organizations. Through advanced research and analysis of criminal justice practices, you will study how to assess and improve government and law enforcement organizations and master techniques in instruction.

In this program, you’ll be trained by seasoned criminal justice scholars with years of experience. Our professors teach from a Christian worldview, so you can receive biblically-based training that can help you lead effectively and with integrity in your chosen field.

*Please note that this is not a specialization. Any reference using the term “General” is the main degree and is only used to differentiate from other specializations.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminal Justice?

As a criminal justice professional studying at Liberty University, you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to seek promotion to a senior leadership position, enhance your credentials, or teach criminal justice at the undergraduate or graduate level. At Liberty, you’ll learn from a Christian perspective with classes grounded in integrity and taught by men and women who have real-life experience making the tough calls.

Our program’s blend of real-world application and criminal justice theory can help you stand out in your profession and give you an edge. Liberty’s instructors in the Helms School of Government have years of experience in criminal justice and understand the critical issues of the field. You can excel without compromising your principles with the advanced training you can gain through our online PhD in Criminal Justice degree program.

Military Tuition Discount

We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work towards your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession — for less.


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What Will You Learn in the PhD in Criminal Justice Online Degree?

Your PhD in Criminal Justice courses provide advanced training in a wide range of critical issues such as crime causation, comparative criminal justice systems, juvenile justice policies, and advanced corrections policies. You will also study international crime and terrorism to increase your awareness of the global impact of organized crime. You will study under dedicated professors who are passionate about both theory and praxis, as well as the administration of criminal justice in communities and organizations alike.

With the general track option, you will have the flexibility allows you to take courses that pique your interest and align with your career goals. Some options include homeland security, criminal justice, and policy.

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Potential Career Opportunities with a PhD in Criminal Justice

With an online doctorate in criminal justice from Liberty, you can be prepared for several different opportunities. Whether you decide to pursue criminal justice administration or teaching at the collegiate level, Liberty’s criminal justice doctoral program is designed to help you succeed. The skills and knowledge gained from the online criminal justice PhD degree may open up opportunities in private or governmental agencies or increase your earning potential.

Some of the positions you could pursue include:

  • Criminal justice writer
  • Detective/investigator
  • Forensics investigator
  • Police chief
  • Polygraph examiner/operator
  • Prison warden
  • Professor/instructor
  • Public policy advisor
  • Researcher
  • Sheriff

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Admission Requirements for the PhD in Criminal Justice

A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.

Highlights of Our PhD in Criminal Justice Online

  • 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 PhD 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. 

  • You will have access to a wide variety of online resources through Liberty University’s library portal throughout your time in the PhD program.

  • Finish your PhD in Criminal Justice degree online in as little as 3 years!

Highlights of Our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Online

  • 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 Ph.D. 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. 

  • You will have access to a wide variety of online resources through Liberty University’s library portal throughout your time in the Ph.D. program.

  • Finish your Ph.D. in Criminal Justice degree online in as little as 3 years!