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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Criminal Justice – Leadership
Lead Others in the Criminal Justice Field with a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Leadership
Are you a law enforcement professional seeking promotion to a senior leadership position? Do you want to enhance your credentials or teach at the undergraduate or graduate level?
Liberty University’s 100% online Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, with a specialization in leadership, utilizes multidisciplinary instruction to prepare you for leadership roles within the criminal justice arena.
Being an effective organizational leader requires an understanding of the basic principles and practices underlying the management of large and diverse organizations. Modeling, inspiring, challenging, enabling, and encouraging subordinates to uphold the organization’s mission is key to leadership. Our doctoral degree program will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to make good leadership decisions in any kind of high-intensity situation. You will focus on topics like strategic planning and advanced human resources development.
What Will You Learn in the Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership Online Degree?
- Advanced criminal justice leadership
- Strategic planning in criminal justice
- Advanced human resources development in criminal justice
- Criminal justice organizational conflict
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership courses offer the advanced knowledge of principles underlying the management of large organizations. You will also learn certain leadership principles regarding the development of subordinates and how to set-up proper feedback channels within your organization.
Throughout this degree program, you will receive instruction from professors who have a Christian worldview and integrate biblical principles into every course they teach. This will provide firm foundational knowledge and understanding of biblical principles so that you can face the ethical challenges that arise in the world of criminal justice.
You may also be interested in exploring our Ph.D. degrees in criminal justice – homeland security or our general criminal justice track.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Administrator (department chair, dean, chancellor)
- Head of administration/management (federal, state, or local)
- Lead investigator
- Lead/senior researcher
- Professor
- Writer (textbooks, criminal justice theory)
Highlights of Our Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership Online
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 in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Leadership 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 your Ph.D. in Criminal Justice degree in under 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!
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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.