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Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) – Homeland Security
Protect the Nation with a Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security
With a Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security, you can become better equipped to guard against threats both domestic and international. In our criminal justice program, you can gain unique insight into how to optimize processes that are used to ensure national defense. Your courses will be taught by professors who have years of experience in the field and advanced degrees in related subject areas.
In addition to receiving a world-class education, you can pursue your degree at your own pace and on your schedule. With no set login times and courses that are offered 100% online, you can remain invested in your career, family, and community – all while earning your degree from the comfort of home. At Liberty, you can prepare for your future and for positions of added responsibility with our Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security.
What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security?
- Contemporary issues in cybersecurity, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives (CBRNE) threat analysis
- Counterterrorism and counterintelligence strategies
- Critical infrastructure vulnerability (CIV) analysis
- Threat and risk assessment
In our Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security, you will learn about threats and risks that impact our homeland as well as the major tools and leading strategies in managing those risks. In addition, you will learn about counterterrorism and counterintelligence methods. Through an analysis of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, you can be better prepared to make decisions regarding national security.
At the end of the program, you will take what you have learned and apply it in the form of a capstone project that integrates your knowledge so you can graduate with a doctoral credential and résumé-boosting experience.
Potential Careers for Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Graduates
- Compliance manager
- Criminal justice professor
- Federal agent
- Policy writer
- Threat assessment analyst
Benefits of Pursuing Your Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank among Niche.com’s top 3 online schools in America. Earning your online Doctor of Criminal Justice degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our Doctor of Criminal Justice – Homeland Security in as little as 3 years!
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want — at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Here’s how:
- If you’re earning or have earned a master’s degree through Liberty, you automatically qualify for the low price (when you begin within 2 years of your master’s completion).
- If you haven’t earned a graduate degree through Liberty, our Executive Certificate program allows you to pay only $300/credit hour for a postgraduate certificate that can stand alone or potentially count as the first 21 hours of a related doctoral degree. Then pay just $300/credit hour for your doctorate. Learn more!
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Liberty University is proud to announce that we are recognized by multiple institutions for our affordability, accessibility, and academic quality. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America.