Master's in Criminal Justice | Homeland Security

Apply Now Next start date: Jan 19 Request Information

Credit Hours

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Protect America’s Well-Being with a Master’s in Homeland Security

After the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Department of Homeland Security was created for a vital purpose: to protect America from future threats to our nation’s security. Homeland security professionals work tirelessly to ensure the safety of American citizens. They handle many important responsibilities, including border security, cyber security, anti-terrorism, and disaster prevention and management.

If you want to protect and serve your community through a career in homeland security, Liberty University can help you reach your goals. Conferring our 100% online Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security can help equip you with the skills and knowledge to serve as a protector of America’s security and future. You could become a valuable asset in the criminal justice world, armed with the tools to lead in homeland security organizations at all levels of government.

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

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026

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

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Liberty

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

Do you want to study under highly qualified professors who will take your training in criminal justice to the next level? If so, an online homeland security master’s degree is a great option! We have made it our mission to provide students like you with a flexible and quality education. With the expert instruction offered in this program, you can gain marketable skills that will help you stand out to employers.

This advanced degree covers the most up-to-date facts and concepts related to criminal justice and homeland security. Maybe you want to advance your career, or perhaps you’re seeking a terminal degree in criminal justice or public administration. Either way, you’ll find this master’s program to be a vital stepping stone in your academic and professional journey.

Since this program is 100% online, you can complete your courses according to your needs and schedule. You can earn your degree while still focusing on what really matters, like your family, job, church, and community. At Liberty, you’ll receive training from faculty who are leaders in their field and are committed to teaching from a biblical worldview.

With a master’s degree online in homeland security, you can choose between a thesis and a non-thesis track. Completing a thesis is the perfect way to go beyond textbook knowledge and use what you’ve learned in your courses to solve real-world problems. By writing a thesis, you can address significant areas of need in the disciplines of public policy and criminal justice.

What Will You Study in Our Online Homeland Security Courses?

Criminal justice experts must possess strong leadership, communication, and critical-thinking skills. A master’s degree can equip you to lead effectively in homeland security, giving you the tools needed to protect the freedom and safety of American citizens.

In this program, you’ll study how to design, implement, and evaluate criminal justice programs. You’ll also explore many aspects of homeland security, including legal issues, policy creation, administration, and ethical leadership. Whether you want to work in the public or private sector, Liberty’s homeland security courses can prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career.

Discover your niche in the criminal justice system by studying the roles and duties of various security agencies. This degree covers the most important topics and trends related to American security today, equipping you to craft effective policies and strategies. At the end of the program, you’ll complete a capstone course, which will let you apply your knowledge to real-world issues in the criminal justice field.

Partner with us and prepare to defend, lead, and serve the United States with skill and integrity.

Potential Career Opportunities

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Degree Completion Plan

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

Request Information

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.

All Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid Forms & Eligibility

Scholarship Opportunities

Admission Information for Liberty’s Criminal Justice Master’s Program

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- 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 college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- 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.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

Transcript Policies

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.

Admissions Office Contact Information

Submit your application online or over the phone.

Start Online Application

Apply by phone: (800) 424-9595

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.

View Military Benefits

Frequently Asked Questions for a Homeland Security Master’s Degree

Does Liberty offer a generous discount for active duty law enforcement and other 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.

As Liberty University’s way of saying ‘Thank You,’ we proudly provide you with the following benefits:

A 25% tuition discount
Potential 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)

For more information on eligibility and on claiming this discount, please visit the First Responder Discount page.

Are you ready to change your future?

Apply Now

App Fee Waived This Week*

Request Information

*Some restrictions may occur for this promotion to apply. This promotion also excludes active faculty and staff, military, non-degree-seeking, DGIA, Continuing Education, WSB, and certificate students.

Choose a Program Level

Choose a program level

Associate

Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctorate

Certificate

Select a Field of Study

Select a field of study

Select a Program

Select a program

Change

Legal First Name

Enter legal first name

Legal Last Name

Enter legal last name

Email

Enter an email address

Phone

Enter a phone number

Full Address

Enter an address

Apt., P.O. Box, or can’t find your address?Enter it manually instead.

Country

Select a Country

Street Address

Enter Street Address

City

Enter City

State

Enter State

ZIP/Postal Code

Enter Zip Code

Back to automated address search

Start my application now for FREE

You will be automatically taken to the application once you submit your request for information

By submitting contact information through this form, I agree that Liberty University and its affiliates may call and/or text me about its offerings by any phone number I have provided and may provide in the future, including any wireless number, using automated technology.

Message and data rates may apply. For additional information, text HELP to 49595 or 49596. You may opt-out at any time by sending STOP to 49595 or 49596. Visit for Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Chat Request Info Apply

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Protect Your Nation from Threats

Protect America’s Well-Being with a Master’s in Homeland Security

What Sets Us Apart?

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

What Will You Study in Our Online Homeland Security Courses?

Potential Career Opportunities

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Not sure what to choose?

Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Liberty’s Criminal Justice Master’s Program

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

Transcript Policies

Admissions Office Contact Information

Ready to Apply?

Military

Frequently Asked Questions for a Homeland Security Master’s Degree

Does Liberty offer a generous discount for active duty law enforcement and other first responders?

Are you ready to change your future?

Request Information About a Program

Request Info About Liberty University Online

Choose a Program Level

Select a Field of Study

Select a Program

Next: Contact Info

Legal First Name

Legal Last Name

Email

Phone

Full Address

Country

Street Address

City

State

ZIP/Postal Code

Request Information