Learn How to Protect Your Country with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government – National Security
Are you seeking a career in government, politics, or intelligence? Do you dream of working for a political agency like the CIA or FBI? Do you want to learn how to address various threats to national security and help keep our country safe? If so, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Government – National Security may be for you. This program can help equip you to serve your country using effective techniques in counterterrorism, homeland security, and strategic intelligence. You’ll also take core government courses that can help prepare you to serve at the local, state, or federal level.
At Liberty, our mission is to Train Champions for Christ. We want to help you develop the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. That’s why all of our courses are taught from a biblical perspective — so you can learn how to lead with excellence and integrity in your career. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to study under professors who are leaders in government and national security. Our faculty are committed to helping you thrive academically, professionally, and spiritually. With their guidance, you can become equipped to guard our country and its citizens against serious security threats.
What Will You Learn in Our B.S. in Government – National Security Program?
- Comparative politics, public policy, and political theory
- Counterterrorism and critical infrastructure protection
- Intelligence, military operations, and national security
In this program, you’ll take core government courses that cover topics like political economy, American foreign policy, and American constitutional history. The national security specialization will teach you how to identify and protect critical infrastructure, combat terrorism, and carry out emergency management planning and operations. Throughout your courses, you can learn how to incorporate ethical principles into your career and make a difference in your community.
Potential Careers for Bachelor’s in Government – National Security Graduates
- Counterterrorism agent
- Emergency manager
- Homeland security analyst
- Intelligence analyst
- National security consultant
Study Online
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- 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 online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this bachelor’s degree in government – national security in as little as 3.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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)
- Potential college credit for military training
- 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)
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
