Overview

Within this Criminal Justice - Leadership (Online) PhD program from Liberty University Online you can learn the advanced principles and practices that underlie large and diverse corrections organizations with a PhD in Criminal Justice – Leadership online degree.

Mastery of these skills and others can hone your leadership abilities in criminal justice and bolster your résumé as you eye upper-level positions at law enforcement agencies.

Liberty University recognizes the need for senior leaders in the criminal justice field who are equipped with relevant knowledge and skills rooted in biblical foundations and ethics. All of the classes within our online PhD in Criminal Justice program are taught by Christian professors who have years of experience as professionals in their field. They understand the unique challenges of commanding large organizations and are dedicated to your academic and personal success.

In addition, our PhD in Criminal Justice Leadership degree is offered 100% online with no set login times and no required intensives, so you can earn a terminal degree from the comfort of your own home or office. Liberty University is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can rest assured that you are earning your degree at a respected institution of higher learning with years of experience training principled law enforcement professionals on a virtual platform.

Career opportunities:

College administrator (department chair, dean, chancellor)
Criminal justice writer
Cybersecurity analyst
Lead detective/investigator
Lead/senior researcher
Professor
Threat assessment specialist

After completing Liberty University’s online Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security degree, you will have an advanced, terminal degree that can help you pursue leadership roles in the homeland security field and in higher education, teaching criminal justice and homeland security subjects. The skills and knowledge gained from the online criminal justice Ph.D. degree may help open up opportunities in private or governmental agencies or provide increased pay opportunities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Criminal Justice Leadership
Strategic Planning in Criminal Justice
Advanced Human Resources Development in Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Organizational Conflict

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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.

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9000 USD / year

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