Available Criminal Justice Doctoral Degree Programs
What is the difference between a Doctor of Criminal Justice and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice?
Our Doctor of Criminal Justice and Ph.D. in Criminal Justice have many similarities. Both have an excellent core curriculum; however, the Doctor of Criminal Justice degree is deigned for practical application in the field. This is achieved through a capstone project that is designed to link theory with practice. If you want to take the next step in leadership within your organization, then you may find the “practitioner” nature of our Doctor of Criminal Justice degree more fitting.
If you have a desire to teach criminal justice, work in a think tank, or do research, then our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice may be a great fit. Our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice has a dissertation requirement so that you can prepare to engage in cutting-edge research.
No matter which degree you choose, you will be taught by leading experts who have years of experience in criminal justice and related fields, so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education.
Earn Your Criminal Justice Degree with Liberty University
Do you have a passion for ensuring the rule of law? Perhaps you have a dedication to justice and want to serve others. With a Ph.D. or Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) from Liberty, you can prepare for exciting new opportunities or positions of added responsibility.
Now more than ever, the importance of having men and women of integrity protecting the public has never been more important. As police departments adapt to municipal, local, state, and federal changes, strong and informed leaders are crucial.
We know that quality and flexibility are important to you, which is why your professors have advanced degrees in related areas of study. Additionally, our courses are offered 100% online, so you can pursue your degree anytime, anywhere.
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards with regard to degree programs, faculty, administration, student support, and services. Accreditation also ensures that courses students take and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Potential Career Options with a Doctorate in Criminal Justice
- Crime scene investigation unit manager
- Criminal justice writer
- Forensics investigator
- Police chief/sheriff
- Police detective
- Polygraph examiner/operator
- Prison warden
- Professor/instructor
- Public policy advisor
- Researcher
- Sheriff
Benefits of Liberty’s Online Criminal Justice Doctoral Degrees
- 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 criminal justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- You can complete either our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or Doctor of Criminal Justice program in as little as 3 years!
Military Benefits
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
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Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.
No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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