Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

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Gain the Knowledge You Need to Protect and Serve the Innocent with Liberty’s B.S. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

Are you looking for a career that will help you protect and serve your country while also making a positive impact on those around you? If this is a passion of yours, or you are seeking to further your understanding of the internal workings of the criminal justice system, Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is an excellent degree option for you!   

Our online flexible and affordable criminal justice classes were designed with your success in mind. With coursework that is engrained in biblical principles, you will grow in your walk with Christ as you gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your career. 

What Will You Study in Liberty’s B.S. in Criminal Justice?

Liberty’s undergraduate criminal justice bachelor’s degree is available 100% online. That means you can stay active with your current commitments while gaining in-demand skills in:

  • Behavioral dimensions of disaster
  • Criminology
  • Critical infrastructure protection
  • Incident command system and emergency planning

Potential Careers for Criminal Justice Graduates

The homeland security degree was designed to lead you to a career to protect and serve your community. 

Potential career fields include:

  • Citizenship and immigration services
  • Counterterrorism
  • Cybersecurity
  • Domestic and international terrorism
  • Transportation security

Highlights of Our B.S. in Criminal Justice

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online B.S. in Criminal Justice — Homeland Security degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Liberty University’s online tuition rates have not risen in 9 years!
  • As an online student, you can have the opportunity to network with leaders, policymakers, and experts in homeland security from across the country.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Generous Discount for Active Duty Law Enforcement and Other First Responders

Liberty University is committed to providing world-class education and aims to help students achieve their educational goals, in whatever way we can. The First Responder discount was created to take some of the financial burdens of tuition off of the men and women who work in public service. As Liberty University’s way of saying “Thank you,” we proudly provide you with the following benefits:

  • A 25% tuition discount
  • Opportunity for college credit for training and life experience
  • Personalized service throughout your educational journey
  • Potential stacking with other tuition benefits

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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