Bachelor of Arts Government Politics and Policy to Master of Arts Public Policy Think Tank and Policy Research
Explore Your Passion for Policy with a B.A. in Government – Politics and Policy to M.A.P.P. – Think Tank and Policy Research
If you are eager to make a difference in the political arena, then Liberty’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government – Politics and Policy and Master of Arts in Public Policy (M.A.P.P.) – Think Tank and Policy Research dual degree program may be right for you! This program allows you to streamline your undergraduate and graduate studies through an accelerated learning format as you take this important next step in your educational journey.
Our goal is to Train Champions for Christ who can make valuable contributions to real-world policy issues, which is why our courses seek to emphasize ethical considerations and Christian statesmanship. Throughout your time at Liberty, you’ll be able to study core topics in public policy, including free market processes, political and economic ideas, and government institutions.
You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct research on policy issues of your choice, allowing you to dive deep into your areas of interest. The training you receive is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of analyzing, researching, writing, and speaking on a variety of public policy matters.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Our Helms School of Government, named after Sen. Jesse Helms, was founded to promote the traditional values and conservative thoughts of our namesake.
- This dual degree program allows you to expedite your education process through an accelerated learning format.
- Learn from professors who have hands-on experience in the world of politics and policy.
What Will You Learn?
- Ancient and modern political and economic ideas
- Applied research methods and ethics
- Comparative politics, political economy, and American exceptionalism
- International diplomacy and geopolitics
- Statesmanship and American governance
Transfer in up to 75% of the credits for the B.A. in Government and up to 50% of the credits for the M.A.P.P.
Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Our B.A. in Government – Politics and Policy to M.A.P.P.
- City manager
- Community organizer
- Legislative analyst
- Political consultant
- Political scientist
- Public administrator
- Public relations specialist
- Researcher
Internship Opportunities and Resources Available to B.A. in Government and M.A.P.P. Students
- Join the only honor society for college and university government students in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
- Learn how you could pursue various internship opportunities in our nation’s capital through our Washington Fellowship!
- There are multiple ways you can get plugged into campus – from Convocation and Campus Community to student clubs and activities.
- Our Center for Law and Government fosters the free exchange of ideas and robust debate of issues of national and state importance.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Completion of the undergraduate portion of this program with a 3.0 GPA is required to move into the graduate portion.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
See overview for more information
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
