Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program prepares you for careers in juvenile justice, probation and parole, policing (to include deputy sheriffs), corrections, court services, security, crime analysis, and federal service in various capacities (e.g., ATF, DEA, FBI, Capitol Police, ICE, Border Patrol, etc.). It could also be used as a major in preparation for law school attendance, notably for those wishing to become prosecutors. It can also serve as a good starting point for those wishing to go on to advanced study in the social sciences. The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is a great stepping-stone toward a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which is also offered online through Liberty University Online.

Potential Career Options


  • Administration
  • Casework
  • Corrections
  • Counseling
  • Juvenile Justice
  • Probation & Parole
  • Social Services
  • Victim Advocacy
  • Policing
  • Security
  • Crime Analysis
  • Federal Service
  • Court Services
Being a student at Liberty University to me is truly a dream come true ...

“Being a student at Liberty University to me is truly a dream come true. The professors are extremely knowledgeable. In addition to that, they treat your email like it’s their first priority. As an online student, I am still the same person that I was before I even started school, as I still get to spend time with my family — that’s how flexible the program is. I will never forget this moment, prior to signing up with LU: I contacted several different schools and found out that the advisors who answered the phone happened to be students of Liberty University and they even advised me to stick with Liberty because it’s cheaper and more flexible than the school that they were working for.”


Marcellon Dasmy, Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Key Points:


  • Nationally renowned Criminal Justice program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Most cost-effective, accredited Criminal Justice online program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively prepares students to excel in the Criminal Justice field
  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row

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Associate
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Bachelor's
  • - Accounting
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 Master's
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  • - Marriage & Family Therapy**
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Post-Graduate
  • - Doctorate in Education
  • - Doctorate in Ministry*
  • - Educational Specialist
  • - Philosophy in Counseling*

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*Blended Degree Programs

The blended degree format combines online study with on-campus study at Liberty University. This unique format allows you to complete some of your coursework from a distance, while also giving you the opportunity to study from our Lynchburg, Virginia campus, located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Through the blended format, you get to experience the best of both worlds – the convenience of flexible, online education mixed with intensive study and face-to-face interaction with professors and fellow students on Liberty's campus.

**Minimal on-campus intensives will be required for online programs with licensure requirements.