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Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools at associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctorate levels
Calendar Type
Fall; Spring; Summer - Terms consist of three 8-week sub-terms, and 1 semester-long sub-term which can range from 14 to 17 weeks.
Credit Transfer
A grade of C or better is required; Course description must overlap the LU course content at least 80%
Location(s)
Virginia - VA (Lynchburg)
Delivery Format
Online, Campus and Hybrid Education
Financial Support
Federal Grants; Federal Direct Loans; Private Student Loans; Federal Work Study; External sources of aid; Institutional Scholarships; Aid for Military Personnel
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Spread across an area of 6000 acres, Liberty university has come a long way since 1971 providing excellent programs across a wide range of study areas. An institute like Liberty University is very rare to find, having programs from helicopter flight training to Doctor of Ministry alongside a lively on-campus life. Students have plenty of campus recreation options to get involved in like paintball to horseback riding, whitewater rafting trips and waterskiing to chess and video game tournaments. Spread over an area of 6000+ acres, Liberty university provides ultimate student services such as lay counseling, crisis intervention, and life skills programming. Apart from the excellent academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, the university has a commitment to train visionary champs for christ, evolving as the largest christian university in the world. In that spirit, no matter what course of study it is, the code of conduct teaches discipline and every day life-style of biblical morality. The best part is that the online degrees go up to the Ph.D level and is available to any one, anywhere through efficient tools and systems. Center for Multicultural Enrichment contributes to perception and understanding of other cultures and of external functions and events.In short, a balanced life across religion, ethics, academics, recreation and technology is what Liberty University has to offer to you before a successful career in the field of your study.
Federal Work Study
External Sources of Aid
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Programs
Online Programs
Associate
Associate of Arts- Accounting
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education (Non-licensure)
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Paralegal Studies
- Psychology
- Psychology - Specialization: Christian Counseling
- Religion
Bachelor
Bachelor of Science- Accounting
- Aeronautics
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- General
- Economics
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Public Administration - Criminal Justice
- Education (Non-licensure)
- Management Information Systems
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nursing (RN to B.S.N.)
- Paralegal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Religion
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- General
- Substance Abuse
- Christian Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Accounting
- Biblical Studies
- Business
- Church Ministries
- Christian Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Intercultural Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Psychology
- Special Education
Master
Business- Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.)
- Master of Arts in Management and Leadership (M.A.M.L.)
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Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- General
- Accounting
- Criminal Justice
- General
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
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Master of Arts in Human Services
- General
- Business
- Christian Ministries
- Communication Studies
- Executive Leadership
- Health & Wellness
- Marriage & Family
- Organizational Studies - Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
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Master of Arts in Teaching
- General
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education - Master of Science in Sport Management - Sport Administration
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Master of Education (M.Ed.):
- Administration & Supervision
- Program Specialist - Early Childhood
- Program Specialist - Gifted
- Program Specialist - MathProgram Specialist - Reading
- School Counseling -
Master of Education (M.Ed.): Teaching and Learning
- Educational Technology and Online Instruction
- Elementary Education
- General Education
- Middle Grades
- Special Education
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Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
- Adult/Acute Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Master in Public Health- Nutrition
- Master of Arts in Public Policy
- Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
- Master of Arts in Discipleship Ministries
- Master of Arts in Evangelism & Church Planting
- Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
- Master of Arts in Marketplace Chaplaincy
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies
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Master of Arts in Worship Studies
- Church Planting
- Ethnomusicology
- Leadership -
Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.)
- General
- Biblical Studies
- Christian Leadership
- Church Ministries
- Discipleship
- Evangelism & Church Ministries
- Intercultural Studies
- Pastoral Counseling
- Pre-Pastoral
- Worship Studies -
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- General
- Chaplaincy (72 Credit Hours)
- Chaplaincy (93 Credit Hours)
- Missional Studies
- Pastoral Ministries
- Professional Ministries - Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
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Master of Theology (Non-Thesis)
- Biblical Studies
- Church History
- Practical Theology
- Theology
- Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
Doctoral
Counseling- Doctor of Philosophy Counseling (Ph.D.)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) *
- Doctor of Philosophy in Theology & Apologetics (Ph.D.) *
Certificate
Graduate Certificate- APOL 120 - Apologetics
- BIBL 160 - The Gospel of John
- BIBL161 - Romans
- BIBL162 - Revelation
- BIBL163 - Hebrews
- BIBL 165 - Acts
- BIBL 197 - Genesis
- CHHI 105 - Church History I
- CHHI 110 - Church History II
- GBST 103 - Old Testament Survey I
- GBST 104 - Old Testament Survey II
- GBST 105 - Old Testament Survey III
- GBST 163 - New Testament Survey I
- GBST 164 - New Testament Survey II
- GBST 165 - New Testament Survey III
- PRTH 140 - Pastoral Theology
- PRTH 141 - Church Administration
- PRTH 172 - Hermeneutics I
- PRTH 173 - Hermeneutics II
- THEO 107 - Theology Survey I
- THEO 108 - Theology Survey II
- THEO 109 - Theology Survey III
Campus Programs
Associate
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Associate of Arts
- Accounting
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- General Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Paralegal Studies
- Psychology
- Religion - Associate’s degree in Aviation Flight Attendant Concentration
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Program
- Associate of Arts in Government
Bachelor
Aeronautics-
Aeronautics (B.S.)
- General
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Helicopter Aviation
- Missions Aviation
- Military Aviation
- Commercial/Corporate Aviation
- AVIA - 102 - Aviation Orientation (1 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 210 - Private Ground I (2 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 215 - Private Ground II (2 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 220 - Private Flight I (3 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 225 - Private Flight II (3 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 300 - Aviation Safety (2 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 305 - Airplane Aerodynamics (3 Credit Hours)
- AVIA - 310 - Instrument Ground (3 Credit Hours)
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Individualized Studies
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Biology (B.S.)
- Biology/General Concentration
- Environmental Science Concentration
- Molecular Biology Concentration
- Pre-med Concentration - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Foundations of Biology
- General Botany
- General Zoology
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Analytical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
- English (B.A)
- Spanish (B.A)
- Teaching English as a Second Language (B.A
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.)
- Family and Child Development Major (B.S.)
- Fashion Merchandising and Interiors (B.S.)
- Family and Consumer Sciences with Teacher Licensure(B.S.)
- Athletic Training (B.S.)
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Exercise Science (B.S.)
- Pre-Professional track
- Fitness Specialist track -
Health Promotion (B.S.)
- CHES track
- CLINICAL track - Kinesiology (B.S.) - Health and Physical Education
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- Introduction to Public & Community Health
- Principles of Behavior Change & Health Counseling
- Health Planning & Promotion
- Physical Fitness
- Motor Learning/Lab
- Pedagogical Sport/Activity Courses
- Weight Training & Conditioning
- Exercise and Sports Injuries
- Introduction to Coaching
- History (B.A. or B.S.)
- Social Sciences Major (B.S.)
- History Survey (200 Level) 3
- HIST 300 Historical Methodology 3
- History Electives
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Bachelors in Theatre Arts
- Performance
- Production
- Theatre Arts Education
- Psychology (B.S)
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Bachelor of Arts in Government
- Politics and Policy
- Western Legal Traditions
- International Relations
- Strategic Intelligence Studies - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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Bachelor of Science in Government
- Politics and Policy
- Western Legal Traditions - Bachelor of Science in International Relations
- B.S in Accounting
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B.S in Business - specialization in:
- Finance
- Economics
- Financial Planning
- International Business
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Management -
Communication Studies (B.S.) - specializations in:
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Digital Media (formerly broadcasting)
- Journalism
- Speech Communication -
Studio and Digital Art (B.S.):
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
- Education (BS-ED)
- Sport Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering (Intelligence Specialization)
- Industrial Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (Intelligence Specialization)
- Information Systems
- Web Technology & Design
- Philosophy and Religion Major (B.A.) – Biblical Studies Specialization – 42 hours
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Religion Major (BS)
- Biblical Studies Specialization – 36 hours
- Adventure Leadership and Outdoor Ministry Specialization
- Children's Ministries Specialization
- Family Ministries Specialization
- Women's Ministries Specialization
- Youth Ministries Specialization
- Intercultural Studies Specialization-54 hours
- Pastoral Leadership Concentration-42 Hours
- Intercultural Studies Major (B.S.)-54 hours
- Worship and Music Studies Major (B.S.)
- Pastoral Leadership and Biblical Exposition (B.A)-42 Hours
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Philosophy and Religion Major (B.A.)
- Philosophy Specialization-42 hours
- Biblical Studies Specialization-42 hours
Master
Arts & Sciences- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in Human Services
- Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
- Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
- Communication Studies
- English
- Master of Science in Sport Management
- Children's Ministry
- Christian Leadership
- Discipleship Ministries
- Evangelism & Church Planting
- Global Apologetics
- Intercultural Studies
- Marketplace Chaplaincy
- Pastoral Counseling
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- Student Ministry
- Theological Studies
- Worship Studies
- Master of Divinity
- Religious Education
- Theology
Colleges
- Center for Academic Support & Advising Services (CASAS)
- School of Aeronautics
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Helms School of Government
- Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
- School of Business
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Religion
Study Area
- Aeronautics
- Arts & sciences
- Government studies
- Theology
- Business
- communication
- Education
- Engineering sciences
- Law
- Religion
Why Liberty
- Founded in 1971
- Technology Advanced
- 230+ Degree programs offered
- Largest Christian University in the World
- 6000 Acre Campus
- 29 Club Sports Teams
- Over 4 million sq. feet of building space
- 166 buildings; 215 classrooms
- 23:1 Student/professor ratio
- 125,000 Electronic full-text books; 67,000 Electronic full-text journals; 315,000 Print and media items
- 95% wireless coverage campus wide; 99% Technology-enabled classrooms; 30 Student computer labs
- action-oriented curriculum
- Numerous Internship Opportunities
- Free transfer consultation
- Flexible scheduling
- Blackboard - online learning tool
- Student Support Tools
- Online Book Store
- Microsoft Campus License Agreement
- Friendly and Welcoming behaviour
- Campus Recreation
- Excellent Student Affair Bodies
About
Mission: "Maintaining the vision of the founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell, Liberty University develops Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world."Spread across an area of 6000 acres, Liberty university has come a long way since 1971 providing excellent programs across a wide range of study areas. An institute like Liberty University is very rare to find, having programs from helicopter flight training to Doctor of Ministry alongside a lively on-campus life. Students have plenty of campus recreation options to get involved in like paintball to horseback riding, whitewater rafting trips and waterskiing to chess and video game tournaments. Spread over an area of 6000+ acres, Liberty university provides ultimate student services such as lay counseling, crisis intervention, and life skills programming. Apart from the excellent academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, the university has a commitment to train visionary champs for christ, evolving as the largest christian university in the world. In that spirit, no matter what course of study it is, the code of conduct teaches discipline and every day life-style of biblical morality. The best part is that the online degrees go up to the Ph.D level and is available to any one, anywhere through efficient tools and systems. Center for Multicultural Enrichment contributes to perception and understanding of other cultures and of external functions and events.In short, a balanced life across religion, ethics, academics, recreation and technology is what Liberty University has to offer to you before a successful career in the field of your study.
Accreditation
- Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctorate levels.
- Liberty is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
- SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Liberty’s Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- The Education program at Liberty is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
- Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
- Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Liberty University School of Law is fully accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).
- SCHEV - State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International
- NCAA - The National Collegiate Athletic Association
- VBN - Virginia Board of Nursing
Financial Aid
Grants- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
- Federal TEACH Grant
- Liberty Supplemental Grant
- Southside Tobacco Loan Forgiveness Program
- Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG)
- Virginia College Scholarship Assistance Program (CSAP)
- Virginia Two Year College Transfer Grant
- Virginia Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship
- Direct Stafford Loans
- Direct PLUS Loans for Parents
Federal Work Study
External Sources of Aid
- Standard Corporate Tuition Assistance
- Outside scholarships
- 529 and pre-paid educational plans
- AmeriCorps
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Workforce/TAA Program
- Army and Air Force ROTC scholarships
- Club accounts, club funds, and endowments
- Academic Achievement
- Academic Honors
- AWANA
- Book Dollars
- Canadian Student Initiative
- CVCC (Central Virginia Community College)
- EDA (Early Deposit Award)
- FCA (Faith Christian Academy)
- IMB (International Mission Board)
- LBF/LCPN (Liberty Baptist Fellowship/Liberty Church Planting Network)
- Liberty Christian Academy
- Liberty Champion
- Living Proof
- National Merit
- Pageant Scholarship
- Pastor/Alumni Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Recruitment Events Scholarship
- Rick Gage Go Tell
- SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)
- Timberlake Christian School
- Temple Christian School
- Teen Mania
- Virginia Scholarship
- Word of Life Church Ministries
- Word of Life Bible Institute - 1 Year
- Word of Life Bible Institute - 2 Year
- Xtreme Impact
- Canadian Student Initiative
- CMT (Center for Ministry Training)
- Emergency Response Personnel
- Heroes Fund Scholarship
- IMB (International Mission Board)
- LCPN/LBF (Liberty Church Planting Network)
- Living Proof
- SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)
- Word of Life Bible Institute
- WVCSB (West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists)
- Tuition discounts
- Dedicated Military Support Office
- Book vouchers (undergraduate only)
- Fee waivers
- Evaluation of military training for college credit
- Heroes Fund Scholarship
Online Schools
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