Minor in Military Studies Fight for Your Future with a Minor in Military Studies

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the minor total

Available Spring 2025

Liberty University’s online Minor in Military Studies aims to foster academic excellence by allowing you to engage with topics in military history, strategy, and ethics. You can gain a holistic education that can help you prepare for various career paths, including roles in the armed forces, government, public service, or the private sector. Furthermore, this minor fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing your ability to make informed decisions and positively influence your community.

If you want to augment your program of study with courses specific to military studies, our online Minor in Military Studies is a great option. Our minor in military studies pairs well with a variety of programs such as the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology or our Bachelor of Science (BS) in Government. Our military studies minor provides you with the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests, allowing you to emerge with a more robust education.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Rooted in a Christian worldview, our military studies minor’s purpose is to equip you with the knowledge and values necessary to pursue a variety of careers. At Liberty University, all our courses are taught from a Christian perspective. By emphasizing the integration of faith, learning, ethical leadership, and a global perspective, this minor fosters the development of well-rounded individuals who can contribute to the broader societal dialogue on military and security issues while upholding principles of Christian faith and service.

A Minor in Military Studies can be a stepping stone toward various career opportunities, including:

  • Government and public service
  • Historical research and education
  • Intelligence and security analysis
  • International relations
  • Journalism and media
  • Law and policy
  • Leadership and management
  • Military service
  • Nonprofit and advocacy

Some positions may have specific requirements such as security clearances, advanced degrees, and relevant certifications.


Your courses in the online Minor in Military Studies will cover a wide variety of topics. Socialism, with its Marxist materialist foundations, has gained appeal in free societies that have traditionally upheld individual liberty and the inherent value of each person. The Dilemmas in Socialism and Marxism course delves into the historical, philosophical, and ethical claims of socialism, examining its repeated failures as manifested throughout history, economics, and governance.

Another course explores the study of modern military geography and how military activities are shaped by and impact space, place, environment, landscape, people, culture, and national interests, providing insight into the spatial dynamics of military power.

The program also includes a comprehensive exploration of 20th-century United States military history and introduces the foundational skills and fields necessary for executing effective military operations. Courses cover strategies for defending the U.S. both at home and abroad, with a focus on the basic principles of strategy, intelligence, and military doctrine. You will also study the unique leadership styles of great military leaders and analyze the history and tactics of military operations and campaigns, offering a broad understanding of military effectiveness and leadership.


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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
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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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.