Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies

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Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Impact the Nations with a Certificate in Global Studies

Do you have a desire to impact other nations? By conferring a Certificate in Global Studies, you can be better prepared to impact others on a global scale. In Liberty’s Global Studies Certificate, you can prepare to engage with other cultures and help people no matter where they are. Meeting the needs of others can be difficult without a sensitivity to the culture and the environment that you are in. With a certificate in global studies, you can better prepare to take the next step in making lasting and meaningful change.

Whether you are new to the idea of global engagement or are a seasoned veteran, a certificate in global studies can help you take the next step in your career. Partner with us and take your career to the next level with a Certificate in Global Studies.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies Program?

We know that flexibility and quality are important to you. That is why our Global Studies Certificate is offered 100% online with no set login times. That way, you can complete your courses from the comfort of home. Additionally, Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education. Our professors are experts in their field with advanced degrees in related areas of study who are dedicated to your personal success

After completing your Global Studies Certificate, you may be interested in furthering your education with our Bachelor of Science in Religion – Global Studies. With courses that are designed to transfer into this bachelor’s degree, you can be well on your way to earning another credential.

By pursuing our undergraduate certificate in global studies, you can further your education while still managing your family, workplace, and community responsibilities. Our 100% online format allows you to grow your global concentration skill set without the need to come to our residential campus.

Our global studies courses are designed to produce Christ-centered leaders with the values, knowledge, and intercultural skills required to excel as individuals in their communities, lead as professionals in their concentration, and serve as followers of Christ in the global context of the 21st century.

What Will You Study in Liberty’s Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies?

Our global studies courses cover topics like cultural differences, communication and engagement with other cultures, and an internship so that you can gain practical hands-on experience and turn knowledge into wisdom.

With your internship, you will engage in a culture that is different from your primary culture. You will work with an organization that shares the vision and the heart of our Global Studies program so that you can be career-ready upon graduation.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our Global Studies Certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:

Disaster relief coordinator
Global nonprofit/non-governmental organization (NGO) service worker
Global refugee worker
Human rights advocate
International development/aid worker

The skills that you gain from our certificate in global studies can be an asset in many other aspects of the global service world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a Global Studies Certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

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!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

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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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).
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 1.5 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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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.)

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.

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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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a certificate in global studies the same as an international studies certificate online?

A certificate in international relations or international studies typically focuses more on the geopolitical relationships between nations and states. Our global studies certificate examines some of these aspects but focuses on how to effectively engage people who may have cultural or societal differences.

You will also complete an internship, which can help provide a glimpse of many of the nuances within different cultures. This way, you can gain much of the knowledge in an international studies certificate through hands-on experience.

With our certificate in global studies, you can be confident in the well-rounded education that you will receive at Liberty University.

What can I do with a Global Studies Certificate?

Upon graduation from our Global Studies Certificate, you can be better equipped to impact people where they are. Whether you are involved in international business, or a missionary seeking to foster cross-cultural engagement, our certificate can help prepare you to reach many people in different nations.

Additionally, you could work with nonprofit and mission-oriented organizations like Operation Christmas Child or SEND International. There are a wide range of nonprofit organizations that you could work for upon graduation.

Can I be an International Pastor with a Global Studies Certificate?

While requirements vary to be an international pastor, many organizations require a Master of Divinity degree. A global studies certificate is designed so that you are able to effectively minister to people in different cultures and can help prepare you to pastor different people groups. Our global studies certificate can help prepare you for a Bachelor of Science in Religion – Global Studies.

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