Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Get equipped for a criminal justice career in just two years with an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from the Helms School of Government at Liberty University. With your degree, you’ll gain an understanding of criminal law as well as the nature of crime and how it relates to a biblical worldview.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
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
Career Opportunities
- Corrections Officer
- Criminal Investigator
- Homicide Detective
- Bailiff
- Bounty Hunter
- Forensic Science Technician
- Police Officer
Courses include
- Corrections
- Judicial Process
- Criminology
- Criminal Law
Minimum 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
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27