Program Details
Learn how to work with children and teens who have committed crimes and make a positive impact on youth with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice focused on Juvenile Justice. In this online program, you will study and analyze various youth correctional strategies, interventions, and methods for preventing crime among youth.
This unique program can be completed online, wherever you have access to internet. Courses cover topics in criminology, criminal law, the judicial process, and more. Students will also gain professional skills for researching and writing case briefings, reports, and memos. Graduates will benefit from enhanced leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
As a graduate of this online criminal justice bachelor degree, you will gain the tools to prepare for work with juveniles in the legal system in a variety of ways, including:
- Coordinating counseling services
- Managing disciplinary and behavior modification strategies
- Planning work and recreational activities for juvenile detention centers
- Protecting the safety of juvenile detainees
- Supervising juveniles in detention centers or correctional programs
Learning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Liberty University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score