
Overview
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice degree at the Liberty University will prepare you for a specialized career such as a criminal investigator, detective, and corrections officer.
Our two-year program combines criminal justice and general education courses along with graduation requirements. If you would like to further your education after graduating, you can request to transfer your courses to one of Liberty’s bachelor’s degree programs.
Learn How To:
- Demonstrate competence in the basic criminal justice process
- Evaluate the nature and causes of crime as they relate to biblical worldview principles
- Apply basic principles of criminal law
- Identify and evaluate the sources of criminal law in the American system
Careers You Could Have
- Corrections Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Homicide Detective
- Bailiff
- Bounty Hunter
- Forensic Science Technician
- Police Officer
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Criminal Justice Research and Writing
Criminal Justice Report Writing
Corrections
Judicial Process
Criminology
Criminal Law
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International students: We recommend that you apply at least three months before the semester in which you plan to attend begins.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 591 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
23800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23800 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
23800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23800 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Lynchburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.