You don't have to fit life around your education, but instead
with Liberty University Online, you can fit your education around
your life. This means that you can earn an accelerated,
accredited degree when and where you are-–no night classes,
no commuting. It's simple, flexible and of course, Christian. If
you want to make a difference in your life, but not interrupt it,
Liberty's program is perfect for you!
Liberty University Online is ranked #3 in the nation of all
online universities by the Online Education Database for 2008.
With a population of over 40,000 students from around the world,
more than 28,000 of those study online. We are committed to
providing students with core values and the highest quality
education in a distinctly Christian environment. More than 35
degree programs are offered.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Back to top
Liberty University's Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
program prepares you for careers in juvenile justice, probation
& 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 to 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.
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
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Back to top
Through Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal
Justice program, you will master management and leadership within
criminal justice, maintaining a dual emphasis on the study of
crime and justice in American society. This degree prepares you
for careers in juvenile justice, probation & 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.
Potential Career Options
- Administration
- Casework
- Corrections
- Counseling
- Juvenile justice
- Probation & parole
- Social services
- Victim advocacy
- Policing
- Security
- Crime analysis
- Federal service
- Court services
"Liberty is convenient, and flexible with my schedule. When I
wanted to finish my degree, I needed a quick, affordable way to
do it. Liberty has fulfilled all the requirements. The staff has
been extremely friendly and helpful when it comes to helping me
with class choices, and problems that arise. I live in Okinawa
Japan, and I have found that studying online at Liberty has been
one of the best decisions I have ever made. It's convenient, and
flexible with my schedule. With a 14 hour time difference,
convenience and flexibility are the most important factors. I'm
glad that I chose Liberty."
-Seth Roberts, BS in Criminal Justice