College of Arts and Sciences – Minors Empower Your Future with an Online Minor That Fits Your Life
Develop Your Passions with a Minor from the College of Arts and Sciences
A minor is a way to enrich your knowledge in a particular area of personal or career interest. Your major will be the main focus of your degree, but this secondary area of study can expand your career options by adding another field of study to your diploma.
The great thing about our minors is that each of the courses is offered 100% online. You will have the flexibility to continue being active in your career, family, church, and community while studying in the comfort of your home or office.
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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
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Cultivate New Skills to Enhance Your Career Options with College of Arts and Sciences Minor
Your minor does not have to be related to your degree, but it does help to reduce the number of credits you might have to take to graduate. Some minors pair well with any degree, like business or writing, while others are better suited for a specific area of study. Here are some suggested pairings for the online minors offered through Liberty University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
- Creative Writing – Pairs well with any of our online degree programs
- Ethics – Pairs well with our B.S. in Government or the B.S. in Political Science
- Geography – Pairs well with any of our online degree programs
- Geographic Information Systems – Pairs well with any of our online degree programs
- History – Pairs well with our B.S. in Religion, B.S. in Psychology, or a B.S. in Social Work
- Human Geography – Pairs well with our B.S. in Political Science
- International Studies – Pairs well with our B.S. in Business Administration online degree program
- Military History – Pairs well with our B.S. in Criminal Justice
- Physical Science – Pairs well with our B.Ed. in Middle Education
- Physics – Pairs well with our B.S. in Civil Engineering or the B.S. in Computational Mathematics
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) – Pairs well with the B.S. in English and Writing or the B.S. in Religion
- Writing – Pairs well with our B.S. in Early Childhood Education, B.S. in Criminal Justice, and B.S. in Business Administration – Strategic Marketing Management
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Program Format for Online Minors
- 15-18 credit hours
- 25% of minors must be completed through Liberty University courses unless otherwise specified*
- Only available to add to an online bachelor’s degree
- You must be currently enrolled in your bachelor’s degree to declare a minor
- More than one minor can be pursued but may add to overall program length
*Military students are required to complete at least one course in their minor at Liberty.
How Many Online Minors Can You Take?
Minors can only be added to bachelor’s degrees and may be used to fill in general electives in your degree plan. You can pursue up to five minors, but more than one minor will add to the overall length of your degree plan beyond the normal 120-credit-hour format. Speak with your academic advisor about adding a minor once you begin your online bachelor’s degree.
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 service 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.
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