Liberty University Online

Liberty University Online is the largest non-profit, online educator in the country and part of the World's Largest Christian University. Liberty launched its online education program in 1985 and now offers more than 45 degrees and over 100 specializations in a flexible online format at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Known for its affordability and exceptional student support, Liberty University Online enrolls more than 50,000 students, nearly one-third of which are military. LU Online recently ranked No. 3 among accredited online schools in the nation and has the highest retention and graduation rates of any leading online university.

More affordable
Have you ever thought you couldn't afford a college education? Through LU Online you can! As a debt-free and non-profit institution, Liberty has the lowest tuition rates among top online universities. Currently 97 percent of LU Online students receive some form of financial aid.

An investment that pays for itself
Not only is earning your accredited, college degree through LU Online affordable, but government statistics show that workers with college degrees typically earn almost $20,000 more per year than those with just a high school diploma, and over the course of their career can earn twice as much as their non-grad colleagues. When you multiply the credit hours required for a Liberty degree by cost per credit hour, you'll see that a degree from Liberty University Online can quickly pay for itself.

Flexible learning format
More and more working adults are making online education work for them — earning their degree while balancing family, work, ministry and life's other demands. Work at your pace, on your schedule and in the environment you choose.

Trusted support network
Although our 50,000-plus online learners are spread across the country and around the world, they are never far from Liberty's vast support network:

• Devoted professors grade assignments weekly and respond to queries daily.
• Invested Academic Advisors care about your success and are available to assist you throughout the pursuit of your degree.
• Help is here — for technology, registration, library resources or most anything else. Liberty offers services such as chat support, student advocates and an online writing center.
• Take advantage of 24/7 access to your coursework on Blackboard, our student-friendly interface, and your Degree Completion Plan, which continually tracks your overall progress.
• Liberty offers an online pastor and staff who pray for each student by name through Liberty Online Ministries, a unique site packed with useful resources.

Invest in yourself — and your future

A degree from Liberty University Online is the edge you need in today's marketplace — and one that can quickly pay for itself. So, why put it off? Request information today!

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program prepares you for careers in juvenile justice, probation and parole, policing (to include deputy sheriffs), corrections, court services, security, crime analysis and federal service in various capacities (e.g. ATF, DEA, FBI, Capitol Police, ICE, Border Patrol, etc.). It could also be used as a major in preparation for law school attendance, notably for those wishing to become prosecutors. It can also serve as a good starting point for those wishing to go on for advanced study in the social sciences. The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is a great stepping-stone toward a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which is also offered online through Liberty University Online.

Potential Career Options

• Administration
• Casework
• Corrections
• Counseling
• Juvenile justice
• Probation & parole
• Social services
• Victim advocacy
• Policing
• Security
• Crime analysis
• Federal service
• Court services

"Being a student here at Liberty University to me is truly a dream come true. The professors are extremely knowledgeable. In addition to that, they treat your email like it's their first priority…As a distance learning student, I am still the same person that I was before I even started school, as I still get to spend time with my family - that's how flexible their program is. I will never forget this moment, prior to signing up with LU, I contacted several different schools and I came to find out that the advisors who answered the phone were also students of Liberty University and they even advised me to stick with Liberty because it's cheaper and more flexible than the school that they were working for."
-Marcellon, Dasmy, AA in Criminal Justice

Key points:

• Nationally renowned criminal justice program offered from a sound moral and biblical perspective
• Most cost-effective, accredited criminal justice online program offered by a national educational institution
• Effectively prepares students to excel in the Criminal Justice field
• Ranked among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row