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Institutional Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards concerning degree programs, faculty, administration, student support, and services. Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Schools participate in the accreditation process to gain third-party recognition that verifies the institution meets certain standards of academic and administrative quality and is committed to continual improvement.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees, as well as certificates at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.
SACSCOC accredits degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, which make up one of six geographic regions for accreditation in the United States.
As an accredited institution, Liberty University is eligible to participate in federal education programs such as tuition assistance, government tuition reimbursement programs, the GI Bill®, and corporate tuition assistance. Credits and degrees earned through Liberty are therefore recognized by private industries and by the federal government for promotion, assignment, and position qualification standards.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Programmatic Accreditation
In addition to our institutional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional agencies. Programmatic accreditation ensures an academic program meets rigorous educational quality standards and indicates high instructional quality based on industry-specific standards.
Aeronautics
To find out more information about Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) and the programs covered, visit School of Aeronautics.
Liberty University School of Aeronautics has five residential programs accredited by Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) during the period July 16, 2021 to July 31, 2026.
- B.S. in Aeronautics – Commercial/Corporate Concentration and Global Studies Concentration (AABI Flight Education)
- B.S. in Aeronautics – Military Cognate (AABI Aviation Studies)
- B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Operations (AABI Unmanned Aircraft Systems)
- B.S. in Aviation Administration (AABI Aviation Management)
- B.S. in Aviation Maintenance (AABI Aviation Maintenance-B.S.)
AABI Accreditation encompasses only the residential programs listed above.
Aviation Accreditation Board International
115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 748-9359
Athletic Training
To find out more information about the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and the programs covered, visit School of Health Sciences.
Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
2201 Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 733-9700
Business
To find out more information about the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the programs covered, visit School of Business.
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits the following School of Business programs:
- AA: Accounting
- AA: Business
- AA: Information Systems
- BS: Accounting and Data Analysis
- BS: Business Administration and Data Analysis
- BS: Information Systems
- MS: Accounting
- MS: Finance
- Master of Business Administration
- Doctorate of Business Administration
ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and distance learning programs, as applicable.
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 339-9356
Clinical Psychology
To find out more information about the American Psychological Association (APA) and the program covered, visit School of Behavioral Sciences.
The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program is accredited, on contingency, by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation, with contingent status expiring October 22, 2030.
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation
American Psychological Association
750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 336-5979
E-mail: apaaccred@apa.org
Web: www.apa.org/ed/accreditation
Computer Science
To find out more information about ABET and the programs covered, visit School of Business.
Liberty’s B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org/:
ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Counseling
To find out more information about the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the programs covered, visit School of Behavioral Sciences.
Liberty’s residential M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Liberty’s online M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, online M.Ed. in School Counseling programs, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, are also accredited by CACREP.
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-5990
The M.Ed. in School Counseling program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Divinity
To find out more about the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the programs covered, visit Liberty Theological Seminary.
The Liberty Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). The following degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting:
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Arts (Bible and Theology)
- Master of Arts (Biblical Exposition)
- Master of Arts (Biblical Interpretation)
- Master of Arts (Biblical Languages)
- Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)
- Master of Arts (Christian Apologetics)
- Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
- Master of Arts (Theology and Apologetics)
- Master of Arts in Applied Ministry
- Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
- Master of Arts in Christian Leadership
- Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Master of Arts in Church Multiplication
- Master of Arts in Church Planting
- Master of Arts in Educational Ministries
- Master of Arts in Global & Intercultural Leadership
- Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights
- Master of Arts in Ministry
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling
- Master of Arts in Practical Ministry
- Master of Arts in Religion
- Master of Religious Education
- Master of Theology
- Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership
- Doctor of Ministry
- Doctor of Philosophy (Biblical Studies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Theological Studies)
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15275-1110
Telephone: 412-788-6505
www.ats.edu
Education
To find out more information about the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), and Association Of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the programs covered, visit School of Education.
Liberty’s educator preparation programs are accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO 80962-5130
(800) 367-0798
The Liberty University School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2023
Engineering
To find out more information about ABET and the programs covered, visit School of Engineering.
- The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Industrial and Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and the Program Criteria for Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Exercise Science
To find out more information about the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the programs covered, visit School of Health Sciences.
Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Forensic Science
To find out more information about the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) the programs covered, visit School of Health Sciences.
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science residential program is accredited by Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
410 North 21st Street
Colorado Spring, CO 20901-0669
(719) 636-0669
Law
To find out more information about the American Bar Association (ABA) and the programs covered, visit School of Law.
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).
321 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 988-5000
Music
To find out more information about the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the programs covered, visit School of Music.
Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM approves music degrees. The School of Music also offers three degrees that are not music degrees: the BS in Worship Studies, the Doctor of Worship Studies, and the Ph.D. in Christian Worship.
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700
Nursing
To find out more information about the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the programs covered, visit School of Nursing.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post graduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE):
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 887-6791
The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of Teaching/Education.
2021 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(866)730-6127
The pre-licensure baccalaureate degree program(s) in nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON).
Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
(804) 367-4515
Osteopathic Medicine
To find out more information about the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), and the program covered, visit Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM)
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. The degree is conferred by the Board of Trustees of the College on those candidates successfully completing the course of study and recommended by the College’s faculty.
The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:
Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditations
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8097
Fax: 312-202-8397
Public Health
To find out more information about the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the programs covered, visit School of Health Sciences.
The Liberty University Department of Public Health has the following programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) with concentrations in Health Policy Leadership and Management and Maternal and Child Health. The Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Epidemiology. The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Health Policy, and Environmental Health, as well as the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health degree with concentrations in Community Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Pre-Clinical. CEPH accreditation was granted from October 6, 2017, through December 31, 2024. It was reaffirmed and holds accreditation status until July 1, 2032.
Council on Education for Public Health
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 789-1050
Respiratory Care
To find out more information about the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the programs covered, visit School of Health Sciences.
The B.S. Degree Entry into Respiratory Therapy Practice, CoARC program number 200640, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
P. O. Box 54876
Hurst, Texas 76054-4876
(817) 283-2835
Social Work
To find out more information about the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the programs covered, visit School of Behavioral Sciences.
Liberty’s B.S. in Social Work and M.S.W. in Social Work degree programs, offered in both residential and distance education formats, are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-2078
Sports Management
To find out more information about the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) and the programs covered, visit School of Business.
The residential sport management degree program(s) at Liberty University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The residential sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
a. Bachelor of Science Sport Management (Residential) with cognates in Sport Administration, Sport Communication & Public Relations, Sport Outreach, Sport Venue Management, and General Studies
b. Master of Science in Sport Management (Residential) with cognates in Coaching & Athletic Administration, Sport Administration, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Tourism, and General Studies
Liberty’s Programmatic Accreditors
