Overview

Throughout the Criminal Justice - Homeland Security (Online) PhD program from Liberty University , you will learn how to assess your organization and gather knowledge on a wide range of subjects that can help you become a valuable asset to any criminal justice organization. You will also focus on practical methods for homeland security that can help prepare you to lead as an expert in your field. Liberty’s seasoned faculty teach from a Christian worldview, so you can be confident your classes will be grounded in integrity and taught by men and women who have real-life experience making the tough calls. You can learn to influence strategies and policies and train the next generation of national security professionals, all while bringing a new perspective to the field.

At any given moment, our nation is at risk of attack from a variety of threats — including cybercrime and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as well as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials. We need well-trained and ethical leaders in homeland security defending us against enemies both foreign and domestic. You can prepare to join this elite group of guardians with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security from Liberty University. You will not only receive advanced training on the threats we face from enemies outside of our country, but you’ll also study how to analyze and neutralize national threats.

Why Choose Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Program?

We want to help meet the demand for a terminal degree in homeland security taught from a uniquely Christian perspective. Liberty University recognizes the need for senior leaders in national security to be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills rooted in biblical foundations and ethics. For this reason, all of the classes within the online Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security are taught by Liberty professors who have years of experience as professionals in their field and who are committed to their faith.

Our criminal justice professors understand the threats facing our nation and know how to best counter those who would wish to do harm to our country. This program can help equip you with the skills you need to lead those who defend our nation with integrity.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Contemporary Issues in Cyber Security and WMD (CBRNE) Threat Analysis
Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection
Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Strategies

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Duration

Part-time
- 54 months

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lynchburg, United States

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Criminal Justice View 18 other PhDs in Criminal Justice in United States

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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.

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Why Choose Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Program?

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Programme Structure

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