Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security

What Will You Study in Our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Degree?

• Contemporary issues in cybersecurity and WMD (CBRNE) threat analysis
• Counterterrorism and counterintelligence strategies
• Critical infrastructure, vulnerability analysis, and protection
• Theories of crime

Liberty’s Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security courses help provide you with advanced training in a wide range of topics such as cybersecurity, counterterrorism and counterintelligence strategies, and vulnerability analysis for protection of critical infrastructure. Through the integration of criminal justice techniques and a focus on homeland security, you can develop skills and confidence to help in contributing to the work force that defends our country against crime at home and abroad.

You may also be interested in exploring our Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice general or leadership tracks.

Potential Careers for Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Graduates

• Administrator (department chair, dean, or chancellor)
• Criminal justice writer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Head of administration/management (federal, state, or local)
• Lead investigator
• Lead/senior researcher
• Threat analyst

Benefits of Pursuing Your Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with Liberty University

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 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.
• You can finish your Ph.D. in Criminal Justice degree online in under 3 years!

Military Tuition Discount

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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