Overview
Are you a criminal justice professional looking to move into a top-level role in your organization? The field of criminal justice needs strong leaders who can creatively adapt to a wide variety of challenges. Whether you are currently serving in a position of authority or hope to soon don the mantle of leadership, the Criminal Justice - Leadership (Online) program from Liberty University Online can help you carry out your responsibilities with excellence and integrity.
Our doctorate in leadership and criminal justice is designed for law enforcement practitioners who hope to solve practical problems in their field. In this program, you won’t just study effective research methods — you’ll learn how to apply your research and address real-world challenges in your organization. With guidance from our seasoned faculty, you can become a leader who is able to generate ideas, implement solutions, and better serve the public.
If you are a senior criminal justice leader seeking career advancement, our criminal justice leadership doctoral program can help you take the next step toward achieving your goals. Partner with us and learn how to effectively oversee operations in public, private, and nonprofit criminal justice organizations.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Criminal Justice Leadership Doctoral Program?
Liberty University has a rich history of viewing government, justice, national security, and public policy through a biblical lens — and this degree program seeks to further that tradition and spirit. Each of our courses emphasizes an ethical approach to criminal justice and leadership, so you can learn how to stand out as a leader in your field.
In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in criminal justice. Drawing on what they have learned in their own careers, our faculty can help you gain a deeper understanding of the purposes and procedures of criminal justice. They are committed to helping you grow academically, professionally, and personally as you pursue your online doctorate degree in criminal justice – leadership.
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Courses included:
- Theories of Crime
- Advanced Criminal Justice Leadership
- Strategic Planning in Criminal Justice
- Advanced Human Resources Development in Criminal Justice
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
For online programmes, Liberty University offers multiple intakes depending on your chosen time table. To find out more information, visit the university's page
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A regionally or nationally accredited master’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee
- Official college transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months. -
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13000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 USD per credit during 36 months.
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