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S I N C E 1 9 7 1 , Liberty’s mission has been to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills for impacting the world. An accredited evangelical liberal arts institution with 17 colleges and schools and more than 600 programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty offers educational opportunities for students at every stage of life, developing leaders of vision and integrity in fields such as medicine, education, religion, law, aviation, cinematic arts, psychology, and business. With over $1 billion in campus upgrades taking place, Liberty continues to provide students with state-of-the-art technology and hands-on learning opportunities. Liberty also offers one of the most robust and diverse online programs in the world with over 30 years of experience in distance education. As a community committed to Christ, Liberty emphasizes strong academic achievement and service to others. Liberty is, in every way, a world-class institution of higher learning. Students here are prepared for more than a vocation — they are prepared for life.
MEDIA INFORMATION We appreciate your interest in Liberty University. Please note that all media must check in with the External Communications Office via email before coming onto Liberty University’s campus. All visitors, including media, must obtain visitor parking passes and park in visitor spots only, unless specifically directed otherwise. Visit Liberty.edu/News to read news releases from the university. For at-a-glance information regarding enrollment, degree programs, and college rankings, you may visit Liberty.edu/SmartNumbers.
CALL ON THE EXPERTS
Liberty University has many faculty and staff members with expertise in a variety of topics that continue to make the news today. Local, national, and international media are seeking out our experts for interviews on subjects ranging from counterterrorism to healthcare. Visit Liberty.edu/FacultyByExpertise to meet our experts and schedule an interview.
PRESS INQUIRIES Len Stevens
Executive Director of External Communications ljstevens@liberty.edu (434) 582-7751
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INTERVIEW REQUESTS FOR PRESIDENT FALWELL Scott Lamb
Vice President of Special Literary Projects scottlamb@liberty.edu (434) 592-6836
“From the beginning, our goal was not to create another Bible college. Our vision was to create academic excellence, world-class facilities, NCAA Division I athletics, and abundant student activities and provide all of this within a distinctively Christian environment.”
Jerry Falwell President
“Liberty was a safe environment for me to learn and make mistakes. You need to be able to grow as you’re learning, especially in a broadcasting career. I am so grateful for people at Liberty who saw beyond the TV image and truly cared about me.” Samantha Ponder ’09 Host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown”
“It’s amazing to feel the love and the passion for Christ that’s here.” Stephen Curry NBA Champion and Liberty Convocation Guest
“I can tell you that the students who have come out of this school and work in our company are the very best that we have.” Rick Hendrick Owner, Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR racing team
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CONVOCATION THE LARGEST WEEKLY GATHERING OF CHRISTIAN STUDENTS IN THE WORLD Liberty understands that the most effective culture-changers are the ones knowledgeable in more than one discipline. Convocation opens the door for students from every field of study to enhance their education with a variety of messages from experts and public figures in diverse professions. Past speakers include:
DR . BEN CARSON
U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Former Neurosurgeon
MICHELLE WILLIAMS
Singer, formerly of “Destiny’s Child”
DONALD TRUMP
President of the United States of America
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JIM CAVIEZEL
Actor, portrayed Jesus in “The Passion of the Christ”
CARL LENTZ
Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church
SIMONE BILES
Four-Time Gold-Medal Gymnast
STEVE FORBES
Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media
STEPHEN CURRY
NBA Champion, Two-Time MVP, and Four-Time All-Star
JEANINE PIRRO
Fox News Legal Analyst and Host of “Justice with Judge Jeanine”
NOTABLE ALUMNI Liberty University prepares students in every vocation to impact the culture for Christ. Liberty graduates are sought out by employers because of their work ethic, knowledge, practical skills, and integrity. Alumni have found jobs with well-known organizations such as:
CNN | DISCOVERY CHANNEL | ESPN | FBI | FOX NEWS | NBA, NFL, MLB, AND WNBA U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | U.S. SENATE
MEREDITH ANDREWS
SHANNON BREAM
Christian Music Artist
Fox News Journalist and Reporter
JEAN MANES
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U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador
LINDSLEY REGISTER Actor, “The Walking Dead” and “SIX”
RASHAD JENNINGS
Former NFL Running Back “Dancing With The Stars” Season 24 Winner
TOBYMAC
WNBA Center
Christian Music Artist
SAMANTHA PONDER
WALT AIKENS
ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” Host
NFL Safety
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Students from all 50 states and more than 70 countries
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RESIDENTIAL AND ONLINE STUDENTS
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THE HIGHEST ACCREDITATION POSSIBLE Individual programs are also accredited by industry-specific agencies
Pioneering distance education SINCE 1985, Liberty offers over 300 degree programs online, from the certificate to the doctoral level
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150+ NCAA DIVISION I CONFERENCE TITLES
CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES
FBS FOOTBALL TEAM
6 NCAA DIVISION I INDIVIDUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
LIBERTY IS NOW A PROUD MEMBER OF THE
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TV PRODUCTION-READY STADIUM 18 SUITES NEW 3,000-SQUARE-FOOT VIDEOBOARD
MILITARY-FRIENDLY Liberty University has been recognized as a military-friendly school for its commitment to military students, veterans, and their families. Liberty was also named the first Purple Heart university in Virginia.
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FACILITIES A CAMPUS IN ACTION
JERRY FALWELL LIBRARY Named after Liberty’s founder Opened in 2014, the Jerry Falwell Library spans four stories and totals more than 170,000 square feet. Equipped with stateof-the-art technology — including a twostory robotic book retrieval system — the library assists students in their academic pursuits by providing learning resources in both traditional and innovative formats. The library also houses multiple study rooms, the Archives and Special Collections, a conference room, and the Tinney Café, a two-level dining area that features Starbucks, Pizza Hut Express, and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. 11
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HANCOCK WELCOME CENTER Positioned near the main entrances to campus, the Hancock Welcome Center greets Liberty’s new students, alumni, and visitors. An excellent example of Jeffersonian architecture, the welcome center, which opened in 2012, houses the university boardroom and a formal president’s office. The facility is staffed with representatives from various university offices.
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DEMOSS HALL Originally constructed in 1985, DeMoss Hall underwent an extensive expansion in 2000. Housing an Apple Authorized Campus Store, computer labs, classrooms, the Jerry Falwell Museum, lecture halls, and a rooftop terrace, the 4-story, 500,000-squarefoot DeMoss Hall now serves as one of the principal academic facilities on campus.
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MONTVIEW STUDENT UNION Completed in Fall 2016, the Montview Student Union houses student services’ offices, six dining venues, a gaming area, a large event space with seating for up to 700 guests, an eight-lane bowling alley, and a comfortable lounge area opening onto the Academic Lawn.
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CENTER FOR NATURAL SCIENCES Located in the Academic Commons, the Center for Natural Sciences affords undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work alongside professors conducting research. The 4-story, 121,000-squarefoot building contains classrooms and an expansive auditorium, as well as more than 20 “wet� labs, a cadaver lab, a cell-culture facility, and several research labs. Housing the Department of Biology & Chemistry and the Department of Allied Health Professions, the facility is outfitted with more than $2 million in advanced equipment, including a gene sequencer and a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. 15
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CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE WORSHIP ARTS The 141,000-square-foot School of Music facility is comprised of two linked, 4-story buildings. Equipped with 124 Steinway pianos, the facility houses 43 teaching studios as well as piano, songwriting, and music computer labs. Additionally, the facility includes two recital halls and a fine arts concert hall capable of seating 1,600 guests.
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COLLEGE of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE The College of Osteopathic Medicine trains skilled and discerning physicians committed to advancing medical knowledge while providing patient-centered care with a servant’s heart. Along with select programs from the School of Health Sciences, the college is housed in the 4-story, 140,000-square-foot Center for Medical and Health Sciences. With classrooms and lecture halls equipped for interactive learning, a research center, standardized patient and simulation facilities, clinical medicine and anatomy labs, an extensive library, and incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the center is second to none in the medical profession. The college’s inaugural class graduated in 2018. 17
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SCHOOL of NURSING Liberty University School of Nursing — the largest nursing school in Virginia — provides more than 800 residential students with comprehensive clinical experience, as well as a foundation in nursing skills, behavioral and social sciences, and the liberal arts. Utilizing innovative technology and encouraging compassionate medical care, the School of Nursing equips graduates from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of each patient. LIBERT Y.EDU
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SCHOOL of LAW Liberty University School of Law combines education in law theory and history with practical legal training. Through the innovative Center for Lawyering Skills, externship opportunities, and extensive training in mock trial courtrooms, the School of Law produces practitioners of law able to positively contribute to their respective legal bars and communities.
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CENTER FOR LAW & GOVERNMENT In collaboration with the School of Law and the Helms School of Government, the Center for Law & Government is a hub for the free exchange of ideas and the robust debate over issues of both state and national importance. The center, headed by former U.S. Congressman Robert Hurt, allows students to put what they have learned into practice in skills labs, where they can participate in real-world scenarios and receive feedback. The Center for Law & Government ensures that Liberty students graduate with a full appreciation for our Constitution and the value of our freedom. LIBERT Y.EDU
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HELMS SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT The Helms School of Government develops leaders who are guided by duty, honor, and morality. Teaching classes from a conservative Christian perspective, the school offers associate, bachelor’s (including a pre-law program), and master’s degrees, along with certificates and a variety of focused minor degree options. By instilling a Christian sense of justice and civic duty in students, the Helms School of Government prepares them to make an impact in the world, teaching students the life-changing principle of “service greater than self.” 21
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SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS As one of the largest faith-based collegiate aviation programs in North America, the School of Aeronautics seeks to impact the world for Christ as the preeminent center of aerospace education. The school integrates a biblical worldview with aviation excellence, seeking to instill and develop the best qualities of airmanship in each of its graduates. Through a combination of leadership training and technical excellence, students are prepared to become mentors, leaders, and instructors in their chosen aviation field.
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CINEMATIC ARTS, ZAKI GORDON CENTER The Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center is a film school that reaches beyond the traditional model of film education by relying heavily on experiential learning. Students have access to cutting-edge technology, work on a full-length feature film each year, and graduate with film credits. In 2017, the center produced “Extraordinary,” the first feature movie created by a university film program to premiere nationwide. “Extraordinary” tells the story of Liberty professor Dr. David Horton’s 1995 TransAmerica footrace and was released on Sept. 7, 2017.
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TOWER THEATER Home to Alluvion Stage Company and the Department of Theatre Arts, the Tower Theater features a Broadwaystyle fly tower and professional rigging system, seats 640 guests, and includes 12,000 square feet of backstage and support space. Fall 2018 shows include Hello, Dolly!, Sweet & Hot: The Songs of Harold Arlen, and Annie Get Your Gun.
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WILLIAMS STADIUM The recent expansion of Williams Stadium brings seating capacity to 25,000 and helps usher in a new era of Flames Football as Liberty plays its first season in the FBS — the highest level of college football — this year. The expansion includes the addition of a 6,000-seat upper deck and press box on the east side and a colonnade entrance and lawn seating area on the south end. The east side also features more concessions areas and restrooms. A new 3,000-square-foot videoboard was installed to enhance the game day experience. Between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, the Football Operations Center will also undergo an expansion, bringing the center from 48,000 to 75,000 square feet and rounding out the stadium’s bowl shape. 25
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LIBERTY INDOOR TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX The Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex features a six-lane, hydraulically banked 200-meter track — one of approximately 15 in the nation — and an infield that includes two horizontal jumps and two pole vault runways. Completed in Spring 2017, the Liberty Indoor Track & Field Complex has a seating capacity of 1,500 and accommodates all track & field events.
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LIBERTY MOUNTAIN SNOWFLEX CENTRE The Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is a year-round snowless skiing, snowboarding, and tubing slope. The first of its kind in North America, the Snowflex Centre is home to the Liberty University Ski & Snowboard team and is open to the public.
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LAHAYE ICE CENTER The LaHaye Ice Center is home to Liberty University’s men’s and women’s hockey teams as well as the synchronized and figure skating teams. Additionally, the ice center is open to the public for skating and skating lessons. The ice center accommodates 4,000 fans, has 10 box suites, and features crowdpleasing concessions areas.
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LAHAYE RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER The 230,000-square-foot LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center boasts seven hardwood basketball courts, four volleyball courts, a pool, two indoor AstroTurf soccer fields, cardio and weight training rooms, multipurpose recreational space, racquetball courts, and a 4,000-square-foot rock-climbing area with a 40-foot climbing tower.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES Students benefit from a campus that spans more than 7,000 acres and offers numerous recreational opportunities. Campus facilities include the Liberty Equestrian Center, a paintball complex, beach volleyball courts, and the Liberty Mountain Trail System with over 50 miles of trails. Students also enjoy an outdoor recreation center with a lake and ropes course, kayaking, and camping.
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LIBERTY BASEBALL STADIUM Opened in February 2013, Liberty Baseball Stadium houses the program’s offices, a fully equipped media area, and a club room. Featuring an AstroTurf playing surface and 2,500 chairback seats for spectators, the park has been named among the top 100 best stadium experiences nationwide and was ranked the fifth best college ballpark experience in the country in 2016 by Stadium Journey. In 2017, NCAA.com named Liberty Baseball Stadium one of seven must-visit college baseball stadiums. MEDIA KITKIT FALL FALL 2018 2018 31 31MEDIA
KAMPHUIS FIELD AT LIBERTY SOFTBALL STADIUM Mirroring features of the Liberty Baseball Stadium, the NCAA-regulation Liberty Softball Stadium includes locker rooms, a video scoreboard, AstroTurf with a clay infield, and 1,000 chairback seats for spectators. The softball stadium has been named the secondbest college softball stadium in the nation by FloSoftball.com and one of the seven top college softball stadiums by NCAA.com. LIBERT Y.EDU
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY Featuring a curved roof with a 70-foot-high clearance, the Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility houses a turf playing surface and plenty of glass to allow for natural lighting. The building, which is located in front of the Football Operations Center, allows a multitude of teams to practice in all weather conditions, including Liberty’s football, baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s soccer teams, as well as Club Sports teams, including disc golf and Ultimate. The Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility, completed in Summer 2017, is a key addition to the university athletics facilities and necessary for the transition to FBS competition. 33
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LIBERTY NATATORIUM The 75,000-square-foot Liberty Natatorium features an eight-lane, 50-meter pool and a separate 17-footdeep diving well with a full tower that includes 1- and 3-meter springboards and 1-, 3-, 5-, 7.5-, and 10-meter platforms. The natatorium was completed in Fall 2017.
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LIBERTY ATHLETICS CENTER The Liberty Athletics Center integrates educational facilities with rehabilitation and strength and conditioning facilities to provide Liberty student-athletes with optimal resources for academic and athletic success. Completed in Fall 2017, the facility features academic offices, tutoring centers, study halls, an Olympic weight room and sports medicine area with exam rooms, an X-ray room, treatment and taping tables, and trainer offices, as well as an athlete fueling station that offers performance drinks, smoothies, and nutritious foods. 35
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RESIDENTIAL COMMONS Comprised of two 9-story residence halls and one 6-story residence hall, the Residential Commons are Liberty’s newest student housing facilities, offering a convenient Main Campus location. Each room features a private bath, and every floor provides laundry facilities and a common lounge. The first residence hall was completed in Fall 2014 and includes a Dunkin’ Donuts and BaskinRobbins. The second residence hall was completed in Spring 2016, and the third high-rise residence hall was finished in Summer 2017.
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FREEDOM TOWER At 275 feet, Freedom Tower is the tallest structure in the city of Lynchburg. Serving as the focal point of campus, the tower and its expansive base are home to the Rawlings School of Divinity, the world’s largest accredited school for religious and ministerial training. The tower’s base includes a 150-seat interactive classroom and a classroom with multiple projectors that provide an immersive viewing experience. The tower also includes an observation floor, a 25-bell carillon, and the Rawlings Scriptorium, which houses a collection of rare Bibles and a life-size replica of the Gutenberg Press. Freedom Tower was completed in Spring 2018.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS A new 78,000-square-foot, 3-story building for the school is currently under construction. Features will include meeting, conference, and executive boardrooms, a 500-seat auditorium, and a number of innovative spaces. Plans also call for a simulated stock trading room, visible from behind glass, as well as a real-time ticker, New York Stock Exchange display boards, and computer terminals. The facility is expected to be completed in Spring 2019.
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LIBERTY ARENA The 125,000-square-foot Liberty Arena is under construction with an expected completion date of Fall 2020. Located next to the Vines Center, the 4,000seat arena will host men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as women’s volleyball games. It will become the permanent operations center for the volleyball program with expanded locker rooms and office space.
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INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.* In addition to regional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies:
ATHLETIC TRAINING Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
BUSINESS Liberty’s School of Business has achieved voluntary accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Programs that have achieved accredited status include: • A.A. in Accounting • A.A. in Business • A.A. in Information Systems • B.S. in Accounting • B.S. in Business Administration • Master of Business Administration • M.S. in Accounting In addition, the B.S. in Computer Science has received accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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CENTER for COUNSELING & FAMILY STUDIES Liberty’s residential Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and M.A. in Marriage & Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Liberty’s M.Ed. in School Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
EDUCATION Liberty University is accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System for a period of 7 years from 2015-2022. Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI).
ENGINEERING Liberty’s engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Programs that have received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET: •
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SCHOOL of LAW
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 accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).
MUSIC The School of Music is accredited by and a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM accredits all music programs.
NURSING Liberty’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
*Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga. 300334097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.
Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA).
SPORT MANAGEMENT Liberty University has received specialized accreditation for its sport management programs through the Commission on Sport Management Education (COSMA) located in Arlington, Va. The following sport management degree programs are accredited by COSMA: • B.S. in Sport Management •
M.S. in Sport Management with specializations in Sport Administration, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Tourism, and General Studies
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