BS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security
Be the Frontline of Defense with Our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree
Our country needs people like you during times of crisis. You have a sense of duty and dedication to the nation and are ready to work hard for its defense. Our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security seeks to help prepare you to respond on the frontline of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Throughout this degree program, you can gain the ability to prepare your community, state, and nation for critical incidents and look for ways to facilitate interagency cooperation.
Our professors have held leadership positions in homeland security agencies. Hands-on activities can help give you a practical understanding of terrorism, incident command, and infrastructure protection. Knowledge of interagency workings and resource coordination can help you in cases where a large disaster or terrorist attack has taken place, and you have to coordinate across multiple agencies.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Degree Program
Pursue Internship Opportunities
With opportunities like our Washington Fellowship, you can gain hands-on experience through internships with organizations like Homeland Security and other agencies.
Join a Network of Scholars
Benefit from membership in Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. This organization is designed to help you gain exposure to the criminal justice field as well as pursue scholarship and career advancement opportunities.
Participate in the Criminal Justice Club
Our Criminal Justice Club hosts many events and offers opportunities for you to network with other professionals in your field.
Experience Academic Excellence
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that your degree meets high standards of excellence.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a BS in Criminal Justice?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Emergency management specialist
- Homeland security analyst
- Industrial security specialist
- Security specialist
- Transportation security officer
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree Program?
In our BS in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security degree, you can learn how to plan for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disasters. We will teach you how to coordinate staff and budgets from multiple agencies when responding to a critical incident. Since your effectiveness in your position requires you to plan ahead and not just react to disaster, you will study the different phases of a disaster so that you are prepared to respond appropriately.
Understanding what agencies you need to coordinate with and what resources are available to respond to terrorist attacks and natural or manmade disasters will also be a key part of your studies. On the subject of terrorism, you can learn what causes it, how to react to it, and how to stop it from happening in the first place.
Featured Homeland Security Degree Courses
CJUS 300 – Administration of Justice Organizations
CJUS 380 – Introduction to Homeland Security
CJUS 381 – Incident Command System/Emergency Planning and Incident Management
GOVT 480 – Terrorism
Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security?
Learn from Faculty with Real-World Experience
At Liberty, our professors bring valuable experience from the field directly into the classroom. That means you can learn practical skills that reflect real-world challenges and solutions in homeland security. Their firsthand insight can help you understand how theory meets practice.
Build a Network Through Clubs and Honor Societies
The Criminal Justice Club at Liberty gives you opportunities to attend events and meet professionals in your field. You might also consider joining Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society.
Membership can help you connect with others in your field and potentially open the door to additional scholarship and career development opportunities.
Study at an Accredited Institution
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This accreditation means that the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security program meets rigorous academic standards.
Become Grounded in Ethical Principles
At Liberty, your homeland security studies are built on a foundation of ethical decision-making. As you complete your coursework, you’ll be encouraged to consider how integrity and responsibility influence leadership in high-pressure environments.
This values-driven approach supports your development not just as a professional, but as someone committed to serving communities with honor and accountability.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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