Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Military History
Diversify Your Knowledge with an Associate Degree in Military History Online
Do you love military history? Do you want to use it professionally in your career? Whether you are a military service member, want to learn more about an area that interests you, or you are looking for a career change, Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in Military History can help you take the next step toward your goals.
What can you do with a military history degree?
With a degree in military history, you can be prepared to work for or with the government in a variety of capacities. You could work for the Department of Defense or become a defense contractor. You could work as a strategist, military analyst, or security contractor for the United States government.
To be eligible for many government jobs, you may want to take another step after graduating with your associate degree and pursue a bachelor’s degree. To complement your Associate of Arts in Military History, Liberty offers a B.S. in History and a B.S. in Military Studies.
What Will You Study in the Associate of Arts in Military History Online?
Throughout your military history degree, you will study foundational courses that will give you skills in areas like communication, mathematics, natural science, and religious and biblical studies. With core subjects like these, you can be better equipped for success in a variety of fields. And you can have a better understanding of how to implement these skills into your career from a Christian perspective.
In this program, you can also learn about:
- Methods of military analysis
- Middle Eastern warfare
- Modern American history
- The Korean and Vietnam Wars
Potential Career Options for A.A. in Military History Online Graduates
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense employee
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
- Strategy manager
- Strategic planning director
Benefits of the A.A. in Military History from 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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
Credit Hours

Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC










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