B.S. in Government – Intelligence

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Bachelor’s in Government – Intelligence?

• Comparative politics, American constitutional history, and political theory
• Methods for identifying, prioritizing, and protecting critical infrastructure
• Successes and failures of the Intelligence Community
• Theoretical and practical aspects of homeland security and emergency management

This program includes core courses in important aspects of government, such as public policy research and writing, American foreign policy, and political economy. Building on these foundational studies, the intelligence specialization can help equip you to guard against threats to our country and address major issues that affect national and homeland security. You can learn how to apply ethical standards to intelligence work, oversee tactical military intelligence operations, undermine our enemies’ intelligence activities, protect U.S. intelligence methods and information, and more!

Potential Careers for Graduates of Our B.S. in Government – Intelligence Program

• Business intelligence analyst
• Counterterrorism analyst
• Criminal investigator
• Defense professional
• Immigration or border patrol agent/analyst
• Intelligence agency professional
• Intelligence organization analyst
• Program analyst

Benefits of Pursuing Your Intelligence Degree Online with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• You can complete this online intelligence degree program in as little as 120 credit hours!

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training