School of Behavioral Sciences booklet

SCHOOL of BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES featuring the JAMES C. DOBSON CENTER for CHILD DEVELOPMENT, MARRIAGE, & FAMILY STUDIES

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Why you should choose Liberty: •

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100 percent online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level* Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Credit for prior learning Respected degrees in the most in-demand fields Courses taught from a biblical worldview Free support services, such as the Online Writing Center, résumé critiquing, and the Career Center Learn from world-renowned Christian psychologist James C. Dobson

*Excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs

A format for

EVERYONE

You want to further your education without putting the important people, events, and responsibilities in your life on hold. We offer three online terms to accommodate busy schedules: fall, spring, and summer.

In addition, each semester is broken down into eight-week sub-terms and one 14- or 16-week sub-term.

Term Schedule Spring

Fall

A

A

Aug.-Dec.

B

Jan.-May

B

D

Aug.-Oct.

C

Sept.-Nov.

D

Jan.-March

Oct.-Dec.

March-May

C

Summer

A

May-Aug.

B

May-July

D

July-Aug.

LUOnline.com/AcademicCalendar

Feb.-April

UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR’S PSYCHOLOGY Psychology – B.S. Addictions and Recovery Christian Counseling Criminal Psychology Crisis Counseling Developmental Psychology Life Coaching Military Resilience

MINORS Christian Counseling Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future Marriage & Family Studies Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development Psychology

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GRADUATE MASTER’S BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Addiction Counseling – M.A. Applied Psychology – M.A. Developmental Psychology Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Human Services Counseling – M.A. Addictions and Recovery Business Christian Ministries

Crisis Response and Trauma

Discipleship and Church Ministry Leadership Life Coaching Marriage and Family Marriage and Family Studies Military Resilience Parent and Child/Adolescent Pastoral Counseling Theology

Criminal Justice

Professional Counseling – M.A., 60 hours

Crisis Response and Trauma

School Counseling – M.Ed.

Executive Leadership Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future Health and Wellness Life Coaching Marriage and Family Military Resilience Marriage & Family Therapy – M.A., 60 hours Pastoral Counseling – M.A.

Addictions and Recovery

Community Chaplaincy

These programs are available through the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies. More information can be found on the following page.

Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. James C. Dobson

Gain a competitive edge by studying through the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies!

Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, caregiver, teacher, stay-athome mom, or businessperson, these courses will strengthen your faith and grow your knowledge in the area of family and family advocacy. Join the partnership with world-renowned psychologist, author, radio show host, and family expert Dr. James C. Dobson.

Programs offered through Liberty’s James C. Dobson Center: GRADUATE M.A. in Human Services Counseling: Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future M.A. in Pastoral Counseling: Marriage & Family Studies M.A. in Pastoral Counseling: Parent and Child/Adolescent

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future Marriage & Family Studies Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development

Liberty.edu/JamesDobson

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE SIMPLY COMPLETE THESE ADMISSION STEPS: STEP 1

Apply to Liberty University

STEP 2

Submit self-certification form or transcripts from prior college(s)

STEP 3

Start the financial aid process by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting FAFSA.gov

LUOnline.com/NextSteps

STEP 4

Enroll in your first courses

STEP 5

Complete Financial Check-In Take our prior learning assessment by visiting Liberty.edu/Online/CreditFor-Prior-Learning to see if you qualify for additional college credit.

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GET YOUR DEGREE FASTER Transfer your credits • • • •

Get a free unofficial transfer consultation of your transcripts, prior to admission Transition seamlessly from your former college(s) Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Obtain credit for an equivalent course that you’ve previously taken through a regionally accredited college or university

Receive credit for prior learning experience, including: • • •

Military training Standardized testing Certificates or licenses in areas like: • Aviation • Law enforcement • Insurance • Real estate • Health care • On-the-job training

EDUCATION at an AF Your success is our success. That’s why we’ve kept tuition steady for the past four years — and why we’ve locked it in for the next two as well. Start your program today and be confident that your tuition will remain the same through at least June 2021.

At Liberty, you’re never alone. Our Student Financial Services staff is committed to your academic success and is available to answer any questions that you may have.

LUOnline.com/Tuition

FFORDABLE RATE GENERAL TUITION RATES* FULL TIME

PART TIME

UNDERGRADUATE

$390

$455

GRADUATE

$565

$615

MILITARY

$250

$250

MILITARY GRADUATE

$275

$275

*Per credit hour

UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD

VIRGINIA RESIDENT

MILITARY

FULL-TIME TUITION (24 SEMESTER HOURS)

$9,360

$9,360

$6,000

AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)

$787

$787

$787

VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)

$-

$3,200

$-

AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID

$3,194

$3,194

$3,194

AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID

$4,148

$4,148

$4,148

AVERAGE MILITARY AID**

$-

$-

$9,730

AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS

$6,767

$6,767

$6,767

TOTAL AID*

$14,896

$18,096

$24,626

*In each case above, the student receiving these average awards would have no balance due or a cred **Includes Tuition Assistance and G.I. Bill® Programs.

^Graduate Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) funding is for a limited number of programs. To

The financial aid listed above is an average for the recipients for that type of aid. The financial aid ab Federal PLUS Loans. Liberty encourages all students to borrow wisely and only use the amount of lo GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information Benefits.va.gov/GIBill. it’s

GRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD

VIRGINIA RESIDENT

MILITARY

FULL-TIME TUITION (18 SEMESTER HOURS)

$10,170

$10,170

$4,950

AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)

$5,603

$5,603

$5,603

VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)

$-

$1,600^

$-

AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID

$3,592

$3,592

$3,592

AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID

$2,264

$2,264

$2,264

AVERAGE MILITARY AID**

$-

$-

$7,445

AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS

$11,852

$11,852

$11,852

TOTAL AID*

$23,311

$24,911

$30,756

dit balance that may be refunded to him or her during the school year.

o see the complete list and eligibility, please visit Liberty.edu/VTAG.

bove does not include other potential resources like Federal Work Study, private student loans, or oans necessary. about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at

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STRONG.

If you’re a service member, veteran, or a military spouse, you can enjoy the following benefits: • • • • • •

Tuition discounts College credit for military training Scholarships GI Bill® and Post 9-11 GI Bill® certification Tuition Assistance processing Application fee waiver for service members and veterans

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