BS in Criminal Justice Management Business Skills for Criminal Justice Professionals

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Help Protect and Serve Your Community with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice – Business Administration and Management Degree
Combining your passion for business, leadership, and criminal justice into a degree program may be easier than you think! Liberty’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice—Business Administration and Management degree seeks to equip students for administrative and supervisory roles in criminal justice agencies.
Throughout this program, you can gain a thorough understanding of the American criminal justice system. You’ll also explore core topics in business, accounting, and management. By combining this knowledge, you can pursue a wide variety of exciting careers.
Criminal justice agencies around the country need strong leaders who can manage resources, develop short- and long-term objectives, and inspire team members to achieve organizational goals. If that sounds like something you’d enjoy doing, our criminal justice and business management degree is for you!
Partner with us and prepare to launch your career in the criminal justice field!
Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice—Business Administration and Management.








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- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Business and Criminal Justice Program?
At Liberty, we strive to live out Christ-like characteristics and to use the power of faith and education to transform people and the world. We don’t just offer degrees — we provide an opportunity for you to become a Champion for Christ in your chosen career path.
Balancing school and work may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. To help ensure your success, we’ve designed a 100% online criminal justice degree program. With 8-week courses and no set login times, you’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree from anywhere in the world.
As a criminal justice and business administration student, you’ll learn from seasoned professors with years of real-world experience. Our faculty are invested in your success and ready to help boost your criminal justice expertise.
Maybe you’re currently serving as a criminal justice professional and want to gain additional credentials. Or perhaps you’re looking to enter the job market for the first time. Either way, Liberty provides the affordable tuition rates, high-quality academics, and marketable credentials you need to pursue your career goals.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Administration Online Degree?
In this program, you’ll take several core courses in criminal justice. The topics you’ll study include juvenile justice, criminal law, law enforcement corrections, terrorism, the judicial process, and criminal investigations. With this knowledge, you can effectively fight criminal behavior and keep your community safe.
You can also strengthen your communication skills as you learn about criminal justice research and report writing. By examining the moral dilemmas that often arise in law enforcement, you can become equipped to navigate the challenges of the profession and serve with integrity. Through this program, you can prepare to take on many types of criminal justice administration jobs.
The business administration and management cognate dives into topics like financial accounting, organizational behavior, and business law. You can learn how to manage many aspects of an organization — from human capital to financial resources — in a way that promotes effectiveness and efficiency. With this knowledge, you can help ensure that criminal justice agencies fulfill their duty to protect and serve communities.
Potential Career Opportunities
Our criminal justice and business administration program can help equip you for many exciting job opportunities. Some of the roles you may qualify for include:
- Caseworker
- Correctional officer
- Corrections manager
- Criminal investigator
- Emergency management coordinator
- Law enforcement administrator
- Probation/parole officer
- Social services worker
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
- View the Undergraduate Government Course Guides (login required).
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Degree in Criminal Justice Management
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515

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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any special tuition discounts for 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 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
- Potential college credit for training and life experience
- Personalized service throughout your educational journey
- Potential stacking with other tuition benefits (Corporate Advantage Program or Military Benefits)
For more information on eligibility and claiming this discount, please visit the First Responder Discount page.
Is Liberty University accredited?
Liberty is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Are there similar options at the master’s level?
Ready to take the next step in your education at the graduate level? If so, check out our master’s in criminal justice!
What sets this program apart from other similar offerings?
- As an online student, you’ll get to network with leaders, policymakers, and experts in law enforcement from across the country.
- Our criminal justice administration and management degree is offered in an online, 8-week course format.
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