Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice A Competitive Edge for Your Criminal Justice Career
Continue Your Education with a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Online from Liberty University
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. A criminal justice certificate is an excellent credential for furthering your education and creating opportunities for growth in fields like criminology, law enforcement, and more.
Whether you are seeking to grow in your current role or explore other areas within criminal justice, our online criminal justice certificate program can help equip you with the knowledge and training to work as a Champion for Christ.
Your officially conferred certificate name will be Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice.
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What Sets Us Apart?
- 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 Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice?
As a pioneer of distance learning since 1985, we’ve used our experience to design an online delivery format that meets your needs as a student and professional. Available 100% online with no set login times, our Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice allows you to remain active in your job, with your family, and in your community while you pursue your education. With 8-week courses, our graduate criminal justice certificate program helps you maximize your time and advance your career faster.
What Will You Study in Our Online Criminal Justice Graduate Certificate Program?
Our online Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice can 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 can 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.
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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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Submit your application online or over the phone.
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.
