Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Take Your First Steps Towards a Career in Public Service with an Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice
Do you want to increase your career opportunities in the criminal justice field with specialized training? Liberty University’s online undergraduate criminal justice classes offer a fast, convenient way to increase your expertise and help you develop new, in-demand skills.
Liberty’s flexible and affordable online format offers courses specifically designed to be as convenient as possible to fit into your schedule. With no set login times, you can study on your own time while completing your undergraduate criminal justice certificate. Enrolling in our online undergraduate certificate program will allow you further your career while you stay connected with your current job, your family, your church, and your community. Become a part of Liberty’s mission to Train Champions for Christ and make an impact on your field!
What Will You Study in the Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Online Program?
- Familiarize yourself with the world of criminal justice and what career opportunities await
- Learn valuable skills in writing and research in the field of criminal justice
- Explore psychological, philosophical, and sociological approaches to crime
Through Liberty’s online undergraduate certificate in criminal justice, you will learn in-demand skills that will set you apart from your peers in the criminal justice field. You will use critical thinking skills to explore ethical and public policy issues and learn how to perform research on topics to expand your knowledge.
Liberty’s online undergraduate certificate in criminal justice will train you in practical skills that will further your criminal justice career and prepare you for further studies in a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree!
Benefits of our Online Undergraduate Certificate 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 certificate in criminal justice 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 complete our undergraduate criminal justice certificate in as little as 2 semesters!
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
- 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)
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus
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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