Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 54 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
The admission deadline is flexible and we accept applications on a rolling admission basis.
Language
English
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Overview
Through this Criminal Justice (Online) program from Liberty University you can learn how to assess and improve government and law enforcement organizations. This doctorate can also help you master techniques in teaching and leadership.
Liberty University's PhD in Criminal Justice (Online) provides you with training from experienced criminal justice scholars. Our curriculum is also centered on Christian principles so you can become an effective leader of integrity.
With our program, you can gain the right skills and expertise for your career goals. Liberty offers a general PhD in Criminal Justice as well as specialized areas of study in leadership and homeland security. With the Helms School of Government's faculty of criminal justice professionals, you will learn from industry experts who are excited to share their experience with you.
Career opportunities
Earning your doctorate in criminal justice online can help open up your career to a variety of new positions and opportunities. Some of the roles you could pursue include:
- Crime scene investigation unit manager
- Criminal justice writer
- Detective/investigator
- Forensic investigator
- Lead detective/investigator
- Lead/senior researcher
- Manager (federal, state, or local government)
- Police chief or sheriff
- Polygraph examiner/operator
- Prison warden
- Professor/instructor
- Public policy advisor
- Researcher
- Security analyst
- Threat analyst
- University administrator (department chair, dean, chancellor)
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Theories of Crime
- Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- Advanced Juvenile Justice Policy
- Advanced Corrections Policy
- Advanced Research Design
- Quantitative Methods of Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 105
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited master's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing.
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
International
Applies to you
Non-residents: 12,505 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)
Out-of-State
12,505 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)
Domestic
In-State: 12,505 AUD / year (≈ 9,000 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships
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