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B.S. in Criminal Justice

Liberty University

Are you interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement? Perhaps you’re looking to protect your community as a first-time police officer. Maybe you’ve worked as a law enforcement officer for years but would like to earn a career-enhancing credential and pursue positions of added responsibility. If either of these sounds like you, Liberty’s online criminal justice degree may be exactly what you need.
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The format for Liberty’s online classes was phenomenal.
Being a chief of police, an executive in law enforcement, a father, and a husband — being able to take classes in a traditional setting just was not feasible. The format for Liberty’s online classes was phenomenal. The resources that were available to me made me feel connected, made me feel important, and it certainly equipped me to be a Champion for Christ.
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B.S. in Criminal Justice

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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice online from Liberty is an excellent choice for current law enforcement officers, probation officers, or other civil servants. It is also an effective pathway to pursue many roles in criminal justice, including:

  • Administration
  • Probation and parole
  • Casework
  • Social services
  • Corrections
  • Private/corporate security
  • Counseling
  • State and local police and sheriff
  • Juvenile justice
  • Homeland defense

Your criminal justice online classes can help give you background knowledge of the various parts of the criminal justice system, including:

  • Juvenile justice
  • Judicial process
  • Criminology
  • Criminal investigations
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Featured Courses:

Juvenile Justice
Judicial Process
Criminology
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Liberty University’s B.S. in Criminal Justice degree online has many specialized areas of study to fit your career needs:

Generalized Track (No Specialization)
Business Administration and Management
Corrections and Human Services
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Psychology
Homeland Security
Juvenile Justice
Public Administration
Strategic Intelligence Studies
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Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.

As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique approach to online education.

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Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.

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Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.

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This is why we strive to keep costs low for students. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s online programs have raised standard tuition costs by less than 5%.
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What professional skills can you gain from a B.S. in Criminal Justice?
Aside from receiving specialized training for roles in criminal justice organizations, you can gain many marketable professional skills, including: criminal justice systems procedures, crisis response strategies, management and leadership techniques, policy analysis, procedural recordkeeping for legal procedures, public administration, and policy skills.
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What types of criminal justice degrees are there?
From law enforcement to national security, criminal justice degrees cover all aspects of protecting the public from criminal threats. Liberty’s criminal justice degrees give you a foundation of essential theory and best practice. These studies will focus on government, criminal science, and policy to help you navigate the career field of your choice. Criminal justice roles cover every aspect of the support and function of law enforcement and investigation. That’s why Liberty has areas of study that cover administrative as well as fieldwork roles. These options may focus on specific fields of law enforcement that require a unique approach to psychology and justice. Areas of study such as juvenile justice require special knowledge of childhood development. Some areas, like crime scene investigation, require technical studies for the fieldwork. Liberty’s flexible online format lets you take these criminal justice courses online while working through simulations and online projects for practical experience.
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What are some available careers for criminal justice majors? What can you do with a B.S. in Criminal Justice?
Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice helps provide pathways to many careers in criminal justice and law enforcement, including: caseworker, crime scene investigator, forensic analyst, homeland security agent, immigration services agent, police detective, private or corporate security officer, and social services worker. Choosing to pursue one of our criminal justice specializations can also be an asset to you — especially if you want to work in a niche area of criminal justice that is covered by one of our criminal justice degree tracks. Please note that many law enforcement roles require specific academy training to be eligible for fieldwork.
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I have a B.S. in Criminal Justice — now what?
With a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, you can be ready to take the next step for a career in a law enforcement organization or supporting role. Agencies with fieldwork will often require specific academy training. However, having a B.S. in Criminal Justice can help set you apart and may give you an advantage in the application and training process. Other roles may only require knowledge and study from a degree that meets standard accreditation requirements. Liberty’s program may be the best online criminal justice degree for you if you want to meet these requirements with a flexible format. If you’ve finished your bachelor’s in criminal justice but you’re not yet ready to end your academic journey, consider a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree online from Liberty. Like our bachelor’s in criminal justice, our M.S. in Criminal Justice is offered online, meaning you can complete your degree from wherever you have internet.
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Can I earn a criminal justice degree online?
Though the term “degree” brings to mind a residential experience for many people, yes — at Liberty, you can earn your criminal justice degree online! Our online B.S. in Criminal Justice can be completed from the comfort of your home. This degree program does not require on-campus attendance or set login times — which means that you’ll be able to pursue a respected degree while remaining committed to your job, family, and community. At Liberty, we provide a world-class education, knowledgeable professors, and valuable networking opportunities to your fingertips.
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Is a degree in criminal justice worth it? Are criminal justice jobs in demand?
Yes — we believe that a degree in criminal justice from Liberty University is worth it. The time and resources you invest in an online law enforcement degree may require prior thought and prayer, but a degree could be your ticket to a more successful, enriching career. A degree in criminal justice, however, can be more than just a ticket to a career — it can be an asset that empowers you to better serve the people of your community. Crime is not always limited to the whims of foolish individuals — it can be carefully planned by intelligent criminals. Our online criminal justice degree can help develop your investigative skills and equip you with the knowledge needed to stay a step ahead of those who seek to harm others.
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What is the difference between criminal justice and criminology?
The field of criminology and the field of criminal justice are closely related, and they sometimes overlap in professional settings. In fact, criminal justice professionals and criminologists often work closely together. There are a few differences that separate the two, though. Criminal justice focuses more on the system of law enforcement and how it operates, while criminology focuses on the study of why criminals commit crimes — which psychological and sociological aspects lead people to criminal behavior. In short, criminologists study trends and motivations behind crimes, and criminal justice simply entails the enforcement of the law.
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Does this online criminal justice degree require any internships or field experience?
Though internships are an excellent way for you to gain hands-on, real-world experience during your time as a student, Liberty’s online criminal justice degree does not require any internships. This degree program can be completed 100% online. If you are interested in completing an internship during your time at Liberty, we offer online career services that can help match you with internship sites. We also offer résumé templates, cover letter critiques, career advice, and much more. To find out more, request information or apply today!
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