School of Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate Minors Unlock Human Insights with a Behavioral Sciences Minor from Liberty University
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Behavioral Sciences for Your Minor?
Having a firm understanding of the way people think applies to any profession. Whether you are working through interpersonal challenges at work or trying to connect with your audience, behavioral sciences can give you insights into the workings of the human mind that can help you engage, persuade, and join with people. Regardless of your major, you can add a behavioral science minor to your Liberty bachelor’s degree to add psychology expertise to your career!
Adding a minor to your degree can help you further tailor your education to fit your interests and career goals, and in many cases, it will not increase the length of your program. If you want to complete a Christ-centered study in psychology or Christian counseling, Liberty has the program and minor options you need!
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Your minor does not have to be related to your degree, but it does help to reduce the number of credits you need to graduate. Some minors pair well with any degree, like business or writing, while others are better suited for a specific area of study.
- Christian Counseling – Pairs well with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future – Pairs well with our Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Christian Counseling, or Bachelor of Science in Religion
- Dobson Center Marriage & Family Studies – Pairs well with our Bachelor of Science in Psychology or the Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Christian Counseling
- Dobson Center Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development – Pairs well with our Bachelor of Science in Psychology or the Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Christian Counseling
- Psychology – Pairs well with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
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
- Typically 15-21 credit hours
- 25% of minors must be completed through Liberty University unless otherwise specified*
- Only available to add to an online bachelor’s degree while currently enrolled
- More than one minor can be pursued but may add to overall program length
- Minors do not lead to licensure
*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 5 minors, but more than 1 minor may 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 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.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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