Bachelor of Science in Military Studies Learn How to Support Others in and Around the Military
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Degree Options
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Duty, Honor, Country Means Something at Liberty University
You want to serve your country, or you have served and want a degree that will reinforce the skills you’ve gained while serving the nation. There are few, if any, civilian academic programs in the country that provide an awareness of military values and culture. Even fewer programs adequately train military personnel and contractors to handle large-scale strategic and professional operations. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Military Studies can fill this need with a strong focus on military history and a variety of specializations that are tailored to your particular career goals and background.
If you want to turn your commitment to the military into a fulfilling career, then this military studies degree program can help guide you to the proper career path. The knowledge and skills you learn could help you find a job in intelligence, military operations, or military contracting.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Military Studies Degree?
You can gain the knowledge and skills needed to support the defense of the United States — at home and abroad — as well as develop a strong Christian foundation for leadership and appreciation for this country’s Judeo-Christian heritage. Liberty University’s military studies degree is supported primarily by coursework on military history and cultural studies to provide context for existing military policy and threats.
Depending on which specialization you choose, your focus might be on history, intelligence, or helping servicemembers and veterans transition to civilian life. Using historical precepts, you will also explore areas like leadership and entrepreneurship and how they relate to military contracting. With a degree in military studies from Liberty, you can understand the different branches and how they relate to each other in times of peace and war.
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
- View the Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?
Liberty University’s Department of History has more military history specialists than any other institution of higher education in the United States, aside from the service academies and American Military University. If you are looking for a degree that offers a firm foundation in military history and can help prepare you for future contracting work with the Department of Defense, other military agencies, and supporting companies, then Liberty is a great choice for you.
Our award-winning online instructors and accomplished military veterans will share their expertise in military operations from a Christian worldview. Once you’ve got a firm foundation, you can choose from 4 different specializations to suit your particular goals and background.
Potential Career Opportunities for Military Studies Degree Graduates
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense worker
- Intelligence analyst
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
Bachelor’s in Military Studies Degree Options
Check out the different specializations available for our Bachelor of Science in Military Studies degree.
History
Focus your love of history into a rewarding career with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies – History from Liberty University. This degree is especially helpful for those exploring a career in military or defense contracting. This program focuses on topics in American and European history, providing important historical context for military operations and events. You will also study the History of American Entrepreneurship, which provides content related to military contractors and larger macroeconomic implications of warfare.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
International Security
Learn how to analyze current and historical military threats while you prepare to work in defense intelligence with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies – International Security from Liberty University. This research-based program covers historical contexts of current military threats and guides students through pertinent areas of military analysis and military doctrine. This specialization includes coursework on military intelligence and is designed specifically for those seeking careers in defense intelligence.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Professional
Take full advantage of your military experience with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies – Professional from Liberty University. You can speed up your degree completion and move forward in your career even faster. This program is geared toward veterans and current service members who want to make the most of their military experience. You can even earn college credit for life experience through our portfolio process to get up to 9 credit hours of course credit if you meet the requirements.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Resiliency
Help soldiers transition into civilian life and veterans cope with medical complications — all while encouraging their spiritual development — with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies – Resiliency from Liberty University. This program trains graduates to support existing and veteran military personnel with transitioning to civilian life, coping with medical complications, and growing in their spiritual development.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Our Undergraduate Military Studies Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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