MILITARY BENEFITS Making great personal sacrifices and often leaving the comforts of home, service members in the U.S. Armed Forces heroically stand in harm’s way to fight for freedom. You are one of America’s heroes, and we want to help you invest in your future through education.
WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE TO STUDY WITH LIBERTY UNIVERSITY: •
More than 200 online degrees and certificates
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Substantial tuition discounts for you and your spouse
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Book Vouchers for undergraduate students
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Dedicated Office of Military Affairs
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Freedom to work on your degree anytime, from anywhere
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One of the lowest tuition rates among top online universities
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Heroes Fund Scholarship for wounded veterans
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Evaluation of military training for college credit
• One of the nation’s largest nonprofit educators •
7,000+ acre campus located in Lynchburg, Va.
MORE THAN 30,000 LIBERTY STUDENTS ARE SERVICE MEMBERS, MILITARY SPOUSES, OR VETERANS.
ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP MILITARY-SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS MILITARY PARTNERSHIPS Liberty is a proud education partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program*, GoArmyEd®, SOC Network, College of the American Soldier, Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC), and the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership (NCPDLP).
*Liberty University has no cap on the Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Scholarship for those who qualify.
A COLLEGE DEGREE REALLY PAYS OFF Average yearly earnings based on education*
Doctoral degree Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree Associate degree High school diploma
$82,732 $68,952 $57,252 $41,184 $34,736
*According to the 2014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Liberty offers some of the lowest tuition rates among top online colleges and universities. For more information on our military benefits, visit www.LUOnline.com/Military.
MILITARY RESILIENCE Because Liberty understands the unique needs of military service members, veterans, and their families, we have established the Liberty University Institute for Military Resilience (IMR) as our cornerstone for military outreach. Liberty IMR courses educate service members, their spouses, pastors, and friends about the mental, physical, social, and spiritual needs associated with the hidden wounds of war. In addition to offering services to our military community, IMR also offers students the opportunity to take courses in one of three areas of study focusing on military resilience.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS: •
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in Military Resilience
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Military Resilience
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Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Military Resilience
For more information on the Institute for Military Resilience, please visit www.LUOnline.com/IMR.
“WE ARE HARD PRESSED ON EVERY SIDE, BUT NOT CRUSHED; PERPLEXED, BUT NOT IN DESPAIR; PERSECUTED, BUT NOT ABANDONED; STRUCK DOWN, BUT NOT DESTROYED.” 2 CORINTHIANS 4: 8-9
EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE HERE ARE A FEW PROGRAMS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU:
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Specialize in homeland security, forensics, psychology, and more. Learn to identify the constitutional and procedural differences of the justice system in its response to crime.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN BUSINESS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Learn the practical and operational knowledge necessary to succeed in business. Areas of specialization include economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RELIGION
Gain a solid foundation from which to understand the fundamentals of the Bible, Christian theology, and the church, with the goal of training for effective ministry.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Attain extensive knowledge of the IT field, learning from industry leaders with firsthand experience. Develop real-world solutions to the complex challenges that arise in IT and become proficient in a variety of fast-paced environments.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Combine your previous academic and military training in two or three distinct areas of study, providing faster degree completion than a traditional major.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Strengthen your management skills, increasing your knowledge in areas such as corporate responsibility, entrepreneurship, and legal issues related to business or nonprofit management. Specializations are available in 10 areas, including leadership, marketing, human resources, criminal justice administration, international business, and accounting.
MASTER OF DIVINITY
Our Master of Divinity degree will equip you to be faithful in your stewardship of the Gospel and effective in religiously pluralistic and multicultural environments.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY
Develop the analytical framework necessary for prevention, detection, countering, and recovery from security vulnerabilities and cyber incidents. You will study the tools, standards, and practices related to an organization as well as learn to become adaptive in the ever-changing field.
LIBERTY OFFERS MORE THAN 200 ONLINE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES TO PREPARE YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE FOR A MILITARY CAREER AND BEYOND.
FIND MORE INFORMATION AT www.LUOnline.com/OnlineDegree
A Format for Everyone Liberty University offers three online terms to accommodate busy life schedules: fall, spring, and summer. In addition, each term includes three eight-week sub-terms and one semester-long term. For more information regarding admissions deadlines, visit
www.LUOnline.com/AcademicCalendar.
Term Schedule A
14 OR 17 WEEKS
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8 WEEKS
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE
Accounting Application Development Biblical Studies Business Administration Christian Ministry Criminal Justice Data Networking Database Global Studies Healthcare Management Health Sciences Information Assurance Information Systems International Business Military Resilience Paralegal Studies Preschool Public Administration Web Development
GRADUATE Applied Communication Studies Autism Education Biblical Studies Christian Ministry Communication & Business Administration Communication & Human Services Criminal Justice Educational Technology & Online Instruction Executive Leadership General Business Gifted Education Global Health
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS (CONT.) Global Studies Health Promotion Healthcare Management Management and Leadership Marketing Middle Grades Military Resilience Music in World Cultures – Ethnomusicology Nutrition Organizational Communication Outdoor Adventure Sport Pastoral Counseling Public Administration Public Policy Preschool School Leadership Sport Management Theological Studies Worship Studies
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATE
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Assistant Associate of Arts in Accounting* Associate of Arts in Business* Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice* Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts in Education (Non-licensure)* Associate of Arts in Information Systems* Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies* Associate of Arts in Paralegal Studies Associate of Arts in Psychology* Associate of Arts in Psychology – Christian Counseling Associate of Arts in Religion*
BACHELOR’S Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science in Accounting* Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Bachelor of Science in Biblical and Educational Studies Bachelor of Science in Business Administration** Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership and Management Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice* Bachelor of Science in Education* – Early Childhood Education Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science in Education* – Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science in Education* – Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science in Government Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Bachelor of Science in History Bachelor of Science in Informatics Bachelor of Science in Information Systems* Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.)* Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies Bachelor of Science in Psychology* Including Military Resilience
Bachelor of Science in Religion* Bachelor of Science in Social Work Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Student Agreement As an SOC-participating institution, it is our privilege to help you experience a seamless transition when transferring from other SOC institutions to Liberty. In addition, to provide flexibility in finishing your degree program, you may take courses at partnering SOC institutions while enrolled at Liberty. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our SOC coordinator at soc@liberty.edu. *SOC network-approved degree programs **SOC-approved specializations include marketing, economics, finance, international business, and management.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS BUSINESS
Master of Arts in Executive Leadership Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.) Master of Science in Marketing
COMMUNICATION
Master of Arts in Communication Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Master of Fine Arts
COUNSELING Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling* Including Military Resilience
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Master of Arts in Professional Counseling
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
CYBER SECURITY
Master of Science in Cyber Security
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Education (M.Ed.) – 15 specializations Master of Science in Sport Management
HISTORY
Master of Arts in History
MUSIC
Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology Master of Arts in Music & Worship Studies Master of Arts in Music Education Master of Arts in Worship Studies
NURSING
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
PUBLIC HEALTH
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Master of Science in Exercise Science
PUBLIC POLICY
Master of Arts in Public Policy
RELIGION
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Master of Arts in Global Studies Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) Master of Arts in Theological Studies Master of Divinity (M.Div.)* Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
POST-MASTER’S & DOCTORAL Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Doctor of Education in Community Care Counseling (Ed.D.) Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (Ph.D.) Doctor of Philosophy in Theology & Apologetics (Ph.D.) Doctor of Worship Studies (D.W.S.) Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Master of Theology (Non-thesis)
FIND MORE INFORMATION AT www.LUOnline.com/OnlineDegree
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