Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – Advanced Investigative Studies
Gain an Advanced Understanding of Criminal Justice Procedures and Investigation with Liberty’s B.S. in Criminal Justice – Advanced Investigative Studies
Are you interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? Have you considered becoming a crime scene investigator, a police officer, or a detective? If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – Advanced Investigative Studies may be a great fit for you. Our advanced investigative criminal justice degree’s in-depth curriculum offers an overview of the skills needed to protect your community and country from criminal activity.
Our criminal justice professors are industry-renowned professionals who have years of experience in law enforcement. In addition, several of our criminal justice graduates have worked with the Department of Defense (DoD), the Virginia State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and other agencies. At Liberty, you won’t just earn a degree. You’ll receive a world-class, Christ-centered criminal justice education that can help you become an ethical, principled professional whose knowledge of criminal justice commands respect and stands out in the workplace.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Graduates of Liberty’s criminal justice program have gone on to work with highly revered agencies and companies like the U.S. Department of Defense, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), AECOM Defense Services Sector, and the Virginia State Police.
- Your criminal justice professors are recognized for their excellence in teaching and have served with the FBI, Virginia Beach Police Department, and other distinguished law enforcement agencies.
- With the combination of internships and real-life simulations in your classes, you’ll receive multiple opportunities for hands-on training throughout your degree.
What Will You Learn?
- Gain in-depth knowledge of ethics in law enforcement
- Learn effective interviewing and interrogation skills
- Learn how to develop a budget for a police department or other government agency
- Learn principles of management for criminal justice organizations
- Study the fundamentals of expert witness testimony
Career Opportunities for Our B.S. in Criminal Justice Graduates
- Corrections facility director
- Crime scene investigator
- Law enforcement officer
- Police detective
- Special agent
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to Criminal Justice Students
- Get hands-on training as you research cold cases and assist criminal justice reform advocates in exonerating wrongly convicted individuals.
- Your internship opportunities are vast. Students in this program have interned with the FBI, US Secret Service, US Marshals, Metropolitan Police Department, NCIS, and more.
- We offer a Washington Fellowship program, which allows you to spend a semester gaining invaluable experience working in the heart of D.C.
- Your classes provide practical applications of the concepts you’re learning through simulations and training.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
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)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 19, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
