Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Liberty University Online! With our training, you can prepare to pursue a career in juvenile justice, probation and parole, policing, corrections, or security. Coursework is designed to help strengthen your management and leadership skills while focusing on crime and justice in our society today. This program can be an excellent starting point if you’re interested in advanced work in social sciences or law.

Potential Career Options

  • Administration
  • Casework
  • Corrections
  • Counseling
  • Juvenile justice
  • Probation and parole
  • Victim advocacy

[Liberty is] convenient and flexible with my schedule ...

“When I wanted to finish my degree, I needed a quick, affordable way to do it. Liberty University Online has fulfilled all the requirements. The staff has been extremely friendly and helpful with class choices and problem resolution. I live in Okinawa, Japan, and I have found that studying online at Liberty has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. It’s convenient and flexible with my schedule — important factors with a 14-hour time difference. I’m glad that I chose Liberty.”


Seth Roberts, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The information supplied by Liberty University professors [is] very helpful ...

“I have been in law enforcement for over 31 years and have been fortunate to rise to the level of Deputy Chief of a 250+ officer department ... I have found the information supplied by Liberty University professors to be very helpful in day-to-day responsibilities. The online format has kept me busy but has not been overwhelming. The academics, combined with the spiritual aspect of the classes, have provided me the opportunity to expand as a student and a person. Thanks.”


Bobby Lugar, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Key Points:

  • Comprehensive criminal justice program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
  • Cost-effective, accredited criminal justice online program offered by a national educational institution
  • Effectively helps prepare students for the criminal justice field
  • Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row by the Online Education Database

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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.