Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Stand Out in Your Field
Advance Your Career as a Criminal Justice Professional with an Online Certificate!
Prepare for an exciting career in criminal profiling, corrections, criminology, probation, or criminal justice management. Whether you are looking to land your dream job, start on a new career path, or advance in your current position, we’re here to help. Liberty’s online Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice can help you get on track to achieving your professional goals.
We know you’re busy — that’s why we offer this certificate 100% online! You can pursue higher education and career advancement without putting your life on hold. If you have been thinking about taking your education to the next level, but you are not sure if completing a master’s degree is right at this time, a graduate certificate is a great option. Not only will you take courses that may be able to transfer directly into our master’s in criminal justice degree, but you can also gauge whether or not completing a master’s degree would benefit you professionally.
Your officially conferred certificate name will be Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice.
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- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice?
The need for credentialed professionals in the criminal justice field is growing. According to major hiring sites like Indeed.com, LinkedIn, and Monster.com, there are over 44,000 job openings in the industry. Earning an advanced graduate certificate can help you stand out to employers or advance in your current position. Earn an online graduate certificate that equips you with real-world, applicable training that can be used as soon as you graduate. All of our faculty hold esteemed degrees with years of industry experience and are excited to bring all their experience to the classroom.
What Will You Study in Our Online Criminal Justice Advanced Certificate Program?
Our online Advanced Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice examines the major topics, trends, and systems within the criminal justice field today. Our online courses dive into administration, human resources, crisis intervention, ethics, and leadership, which are all vital to a successful career in criminal justice. Throughout this certificate, you’ll examine the interdependency of the agencies and organizations with the criminal justice system and learn about the competing roles of law enforcement, courts, prosecution, and defense counsels in the pursuit of justice.
Additionally, you can learn both theoretical and practical management styles within the field and develop an awareness of the role of the personnel manager within a criminal justice system. Your courses will help you identify and evaluate research trends of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), which is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Tuition & Aid
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.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
|---|---|
| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/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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Military
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 – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 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)
*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.
