Liberty University

Liberty is the world’s largest evangelical university, and is ranked #3 in the nation of all online universities by the Online Education Database for 2008. With a population of over 30,000 students from around the world, more than 20,000 of those study online. We are committed to providing students with core values and the highest quality education in a distinctly Christian environment. More than 30 degree programs are offered.

Liberty University is:

  • Flexible—access to your education 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from anywhere in the world.
  • Affordable – tuition rates among the lowest in the country when compared to other universities.
  • Reputable – accredited locally and nationally, ensuring that you receive the highest quality education possible.
  • Ethical – built upon a foundation of Christian values, our educational programs give you the ethical standards that many employers look for today.

When you become a member of the Liberty family, you can be sure that you’re not only getting the quality education to further your career aspirations, but also earning a degree with a purpose.

Whether you are seeking an undergraduate or graduate education, our wide variety of residential, online and blended format programs will serve your needs regardless of your location or schedule.

Academic Excellence: At Liberty, our commitment to excellence shows in the quality of our academic programs. Choose from more than 60 areas of study - from business to music, communication to pre-med, as well as nursing, aviation, biblical studies, and more.

The Liberty Difference: Liberty’s professors integrate a Christian worldview into every subject area. This biblical foundation is the cornerstone upon which we build academic excellence. Our faculty hold degrees from more than 400 colleges and universities. They join Liberty only after completing a rigorous interview process that confirms a born-again relationship with Christ, a clear understanding of the Purpose and Aims of Liberty, and a commitment to teaching excellence.

Accreditation
 Liberty University is certified to operate in the State of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. Liberty University is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) having been awarded Reaffirmation status as a Category IV institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on September 20, 2000; this status is effective for a period of 10 years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). Liberty is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.

Degrees Offered
With associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees offered within a number of fields of study, we have the degree you need to reach your career goals.

Top 10 Reasons to Study Online through Liberty’s Distance Learning Program

  1. Christian Foundation
  2. Flexibility
  3. Affordability
  4. Programs
  5. Experience
  6. Faculty
  7. Ground Campus
  8. Support
  9. Accreditation
  10. Ethics

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Associate of Arts in Business
If you are a busy working adult with a dream to further your career and education, earning your Associate of Arts in Business is the first step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in Business program is designed to prepare students to serve as professionals in the modern business world, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Specialized courses will equip students to confidently tackle business opportunities and solve common business problems through synthesis and evaluation, utilizing the decision-making methods taught through the program. Students will gain foundational knowledge in relevant elements of the workplace, including accounting, business, communications, computers, law, organizational ethics, and statistics.

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Associate of Arts in Accounting
If you are a busy working adult with a dream to further your career and education, earning your Associate of Arts in Accounting is the first step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in Accounting program is an introductory program designed to develop students’ competencies in such areas as financial, managerial, governmental, and non-profit accounting, auditing, and taxation. Students will develop proficiency in communication and computer application skills in order to evaluate and synthesize common accounting problems. Students will also learn to identify, analyze, and appropriately deal with ethical dilemmas from a sound moral and biblical perspective, utilizing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to formulate solutions.

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Bachelor of Science in Business
Whether you are a business professional looking to further your career and increase your marketability or an individual with a desire to enter the business world, earning your Bachelor of Science in Business will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare students to serve as professionals in the modern business world, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Through this program, students will learn to internalize general business proficiencies required in today’s workplace, demonstrating competence in synthesizing and evaluating knowledge of internal and external business operations. Courses will equip students to evaluate principles, policies, and strategies of marketing used to identify and satisfy customer desires. Students will also gain knowledge on how to successfully analyze financial considerations for businesses, including accounting and financial management.

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Whether you are a business professional looking to further your career and increase your marketability or an individual with a desire to enter the business world, earning your Bachelor of Science in Accounting will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares students to be effective leaders in business through the development of competencies in financial, managerial, governmental, and non-profit accounting, auditing, and taxation. Students will develop proficiency in communication and computer application skills in order to evaluate and synthesize complex accounting issues. Students will also learn to identify, analyze, and appropriately deal with ethical dilemmas from a sound moral and biblical perspective, utilizing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to formulate solutions.

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Master of Science in Accounting
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence your capacity to shape the future of business. By choosing to earn your Master of Science in Accounting through Liberty University’s® Distance Learning Program, you can set that opportunity in motion.

Liberty’s Master of Science in Accounting program prepares students to excel as leaders in their career through in-depth study of both national and international accounting practices. Students will develop excellent oral and written competencies in specialized accounting contexts, and will exhibit familiarity with current research methods and scholarship relevant to accounting, auditing, and taxation. Through this program, students will increase their computer literacy, heighten skills in analytical reasoning, and learn to make spiritual, intellectual, and technical application of course material in their professional life. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breed great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to accounting practices in accordance with the profession’s established code of professional conduct. This thirty hour program can be completed between one- and two-years, and may enable students to meet the 150 hours required to sit for the CPA exam.

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Master of Business Administration
Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration program prepares students to excel as professional managers, enhancing career development in business and related fields, as well as providing opportunity for promotion and associated salary increases. Students will strengthen management skills, stretching their knowledge to such areas as corporate responsibility, entrepreneurship, and legal issues in business or non-profit management. Through group projects, students will develop managerial expertise in accepting and devising solutions to complex management challenges, and will become familiar with current research methods and scholarship relevant to business administration. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breed great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices.

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Master of Science in Management
Liberty University’s Master of Science in Management program prepares students to excel as business professionals in a variety of management positions, enhancing opportunities for promotion and associated salary increases. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to significantly upgrade their current management skills, stretching their knowledge to such areas as entrepreneurship, legal issues in business, and non-profit management. Students will be challenged to improve their critical thinking skills through complex, real-world assignments that require the utilization of graduate-level analysis and synthesis, and will improve project development abilities through participation in group projects, working through and completing complex management challenges as a team. Students will also develop written competency in advancing one’s own proposals and evaluating the proposals of others. Our experienced faculty believes that maintaining high ethical standards breed great business, so all courses emphasize the importance of applying ethics to management practices.

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Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Communication Studies is an advanced communication degree to further develop students’ abilities to utilize communication tools and principles in a variety of contexts. Courses offer students an interdisciplinary approach to communications, providing intensive study in communication theory, research strategies, conflict and negotiation, and interpersonal communication concepts. Communication abilities are enhanced as students develop critical thinking and analytical aptitude, learning to express ideas logically and dynamically through a variety of communication formats. Ethical responsibility is stressed throughout the program, with emphasis placed on incorporating and applying communications from a Christian worldview. This program is well-suited for individuals with a desire to participate in leadership roles in media, ministry, business, and education.

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AA in Psychology
If you are a busy working adult with a dream to further your career and education, earning your Associate of Arts in Psychology is the first-step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in Psychology program provides students with a foundational background for understanding relevant facts and concepts of human behavior, including the sociocultural context in which psychology emerged. Students will develop familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative methods of research, as well as methods for presenting their research, and will understand the importance of utilizing ethical principles of psychologists through psychological theory, practice, and research. Students will also learn to use critical thinking in understanding the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and will grasp the roles that gender, race, ethnicity, culture, and class play in affecting all human perspectives and experiences.

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BB in Psychology
As an individual with a desire to further your education and gain insight into the foundational principles of psychology, earning your Bachelor of Science in Psychology will equip you with the specialized knowledge, insight, and skills you need to achieve your goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Psychology program approaches the discipline of psychology from a Christian perspective to provide students with a firm foundation from which to understand psychological development and behavior. Students will gain insight into the development and influence of personality based on current theories, as well as study human personality in relation to others through the application of ideas about group dynamics relative to business, industry, public and private life. Courses give students the opportunity to tap into the diverse theoretical approaches of counseling and psychotherapy by evaluating associated methods and techniques, and allow students to explore the complex functioning of the human body to acquire an understanding of primary mechanisms of behavior. Students will also examine the origin, classification, and symptoms of neurotic and psychotic behavior.

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Master of Arts in Human Services
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services program is designed for busy professionals with a desire to apply psychological insight to their job and career in order to better impact tomorrow’s world and the well being of others through the spirit of Christian services. This program is specifically geared toward individuals who desire to attain a master’s degree to further their career but do not wish to seek licensure toward professional counseling. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty’s Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Specialization courses are comprised of an eclectic mix of graduate coursework from a variety of disciplines to supply the values, knowledge, and skills needed for effective work in the vast field of human services.

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Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy
Liberty University ’s Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program provides students with a strong understanding of biblical counseling principles and strategies to prepare students to seek licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs). (See Licensure under Quick Facts to the left.) Specialized courses comprised of Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) equivalent curriculum. These courses provide students with a thorough background in individual and group counseling theories and techniques, as well as clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of faith into counseling practice, and understanding the ethical, professional and legal issues in counseling.

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Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
Liberty University ’s Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program provides students comprehensive training in professional counseling to prepare students for licensure and national certification. (See Licensure under Quick Facts to the right.) Specialized courses are comprised of Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) equivalent curriculum. These courses provide students with a strong foundation based on biblical principles to supply the values, knowledge, and skills needed to effectively work as a professional counselor.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling
Liberty University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling program provides advanced training in the field of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, equipping individuals for work in either private or public practice, as well as providing the necessary qualification to teach at the university level. This degree is comprised of specialized courses based on biblical principles that supply the values, knowledge, and skills needed for effective work as a professional counselor, and is well-suited for individuals with either a master’s degree in counseling or seminary who seek to extend their professional standing in the community. This program utilizes internships to give students experience in the academic teaching field, and offers a flexible practicum to allow students to pursue work in their particular area of interest. Students may choose from two specializations, Professional Counseling or Pastoral Care and Counseling.

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Master of Education
Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Courses provide specialized-preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. Students will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or who has a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. Students of this program may choose a specialized cognate area along with their core courses in educational leadership. This program is accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accreditation, and is a state-approved program for school licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.


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Educational Specialist
Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Courses provide specialized-preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K-12 or university-level school positions. Students will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or who has a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. Students of this program may choose a specialized cognate area along with their core courses in educational leadership. This program is accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accreditation, and is a state-approved program for school licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.


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Doctor of Education
Liberty University’s Doctor of Education program provides advanced training for individuals seeking positions in higher-education, developing competent and effective leaders with a Christian worldview who will model high academic standards and assume a leadership role in the field of education. Specialized-courses develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system, whether it is as a teacher, superintendent, principal, college instructor, or another academic position requiring strong leadership and decision-making abilities. This program is accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Accreditation, and is a state-approved program for school licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN completion)
As a registered nurse looking to increase your knowledge and receive further accreditation in your field, earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and excel in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) degree program prepares registered nurses for positions of leadership in the nursing field, encouraging professional development and personal growth, as well as opening the door for continued education at the graduate level. Courses are specifically designed for the practicing nurse, drawing from students’ real-life nursing experiences to expand their knowledge. They will develop strong leadership skills in collaboration with clients, other professionals, and groups within the community for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in determining nursing interventions and applying therapeutic skills, with emphasis placed on refining written, communication, and research skills.

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Master of Science in Nursing
Liberty University ’s Master of Science in Nursing program equips students to provide expert clinical care and related health care services and programs to individuals, families, and people groups across the lifespan in a variety of acute care and community settings. Emphasis is placed on advanced practice in nursing, and the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is integrated throughout the curriculum. Clinical practicum experiences are based upon students’ selected area of practice, and are designed to develop clinical competence and produce strong skills in leadership. Through this program, students will also gain strong awareness of ethical, social, and spiritual issues relevant to health and nursing care. Graduates of this program are prepared to practice as a CNS with the critical thinking skills and knowledge needed to promote the profession of nursing through teaching, clinical practice, program development and implementation, and scholarship.

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AA in Criminal Justice
If you are a busy working adult with a dream to further your career and education, earning your Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is the first step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice program provides students with a strong foundation of both knowledge and skills to prepare them for careers within a wide-variety of criminal justice related fields. Students will develop excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate in both professional and personal environments within this field, as well as building strong leadership and managerial skills for qualification for future promotional opportunities and certifications. The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is a great stepping stone towards a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, which is also offered online through Liberty ’s Distance Learning Program.

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BS in Criminal Justice
Whether you are a experienced law enforcement official looking to increase your proficiency and further your career or an individual with a desire to enter into law enforcement, earning your Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program provides students with a solid foundation of both knowledge and skills for a wide variety of criminal justice related fields. Students will learn to identify the constitutional, procedural, and organizational differences of the federal criminal justice system and representative systems, and will gain understanding of the internal workings of the criminal justice system and its response to different types of crime. Students will also be equipped to discern the unique characteristics that differentiate substantive and procedural criminal law, as well as the interplay between those laws. Courses develop excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate in both professional and personal environments, as well as building strong leadership and managerial skills for qualification for future promotional opportunities and certifications.

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AA in Religion
Whether you are a seasoned pastor looking to increase your knowledge and earn additional qualification in your position or an individual with a desire to serve in an area of ministry, earning your Associate of Arts in Religion is the first-step toward building the solid, biblical foundation you need to effectively work in ministry.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in Religion program provides students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church, with the goal to train students for effective ministry. Students will gain understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible, and will be equipped to use the Bible in dealing with contemporary issues in ministry, developing excellent oral and written communication skills that are key to effectively communicating in both personal and professional ministry environments.

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BS in Religion
Whether you are a seasoned pastor looking to increase your knowledge and earn additional qualification in your position or an individual with a desire to begin serving in an area of ministry, earning your Bachelor of Science in Religion will provide you with the solid, biblical foundation you need to effectively serve in a ministry capacity.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Religion program provides students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. As well, students will gain a rich understanding of the origin and contents of the Bible, and will grasp its importance to the Christian faith. Students will be equipped to use the Bible in dealing with contemporary issues in ministry, developing excellent oral and written communication skills that are key to effectively communicating in both personal and professional ministry environments. Graduates of this program are fully prepared for a wide range of church ministry positions, as well as advanced studies at the graduate or seminary level.

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MA in Religion
Today you have the opportunity to make an important decision that could significantly improve your career, impact the lives of others, and influence the future of Christian ministry. By choosing to earn your Master of Arts in Religion through Liberty University’s® Distance Learning Program, you can set that opportunity in motion.

Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Religion program provides students with intensive study in the scriptures and the essential truths of the Christian faith. This program is geared toward individuals seeking an introductory degree in religion, providing students with a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christianity, Christian theology, and the Christian church. Courses are well-suited for Christian educators, assistant pastors, informed lay leaders, and pastors’ wives who wish to have a firm scriptural under girding for service in a supportive role in their local church.

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AA in General Studies
If you are a busy working adult with a desire to further your education and increase job marketability, earning your Associate of Arts in General Studies is the first-step toward gaining the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals.

Liberty University’s® Associate of Arts in General Studies program is designed as an intermediate, close-range goal for the adult learner, appropriate for either the individual whose career goals require a two-year, college-level education or for the individual who seeks the degree as a bridge toward a Bachelor of Science degree. Students will study across a broad range of courses designed to provide foundational knowledge in areas such as English, mathematics, science, and history. Through such courses, students will develop skills in university-level writing, speaking, reading, and computer literacy, with the ability to utilize analytical reasoning and library research. The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree serves as an excellent stepping-stone toward earning your bachelor’s degree in any one of our eight available programs also offered online through Liberty’s Distance Learning Program.

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BS in Multidisciplinary Studies
As a busy working adult with a desire to further your education, earning your Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your chosen career.

Liberty University’s® Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies is designed for the adult learner with college credit in varying disciplines. This program enables a student to combine their previous academic and work experiences in two or three distinct cognates, allowing for faster degree completion than a traditional major requiring many additional hours in one specific field. This program is especially beneficial for military or public service personnel with previous college credit or life experience in more than one specific academic regimen. Courses focus on developing strong skills in writing, speaking, and reading, as well as analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. In correlation to previously earned credit, students may create a customized 120 credit hour degree plan by selecting cognates of interest.

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