In-Person Components of Online Programs

Field placements and practicums are supervised, hands-on or observational training experiences where you can apply your academic knowledge in real-world settings. Unlike traditional internships, practicums and field placements often have a stronger emphasis on a specific topic closely integrated into a course of study, ensuring that the experience aligns with academic objectives. These components offer you the opportunity to apply the theory and knowledge gained in the classroom to different practice settings, so you can further develop your competencies.

Residential aviation maintenance (AVMT) courses that lead to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) certificate must be taken in person at Liberty University or completed in person with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) ratings at a location near you.

In-person flight training is a structured curriculum designed to teach you the necessary skills and knowledge to safely operate an aircraft. You will complete hands-on flight lessons under the guidance of certified flight instructors. During flight training, you can gain experience in navigating, handling emergencies, and mastering aircraft controls, ultimately aiming to achieve various levels of pilot certification. Please refer to our list of approved Flight Training Affiliates (FTAs) for more information.

Week-long or weekend on-campus sessions, known as intensives, offer you the opportunity to engage with classmates and instructors in a traditional classroom environment. Certain online degree paths require intensives, while others provide them as an optional feature. Some programs require virtual intensives. While still 100% online, virtual intensives may require a set login time.

The following programs have on-campus intensive requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance – Clinical
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance – Fitness and Wellness
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance – Nutrition
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance – Strength and Conditioning
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Post-BSN) 
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision

 You can find more information about intensives here.

Internships are structured courses that provide you with practical work experience in your particular field. Internships are designed to give you a taste of real-world, on-the-job training, helping you apply academic knowledge, develop professional skills, and gain a better understanding of your chosen industry. Most internships can be completed at an approved location near you. 

Student teaching is a critical component of teacher preparation programs where you can gain practical classroom experience under the mentorship of an experienced teacher. It bridges theoretical training and actual classroom instruction, allowing you to apply pedagogical knowledge, develop teaching skills, and manage classroom dynamics in a supervised environment before taking on a full-time teaching position. Student teaching opportunities are arranged in a certified, approved private or public school and are typically 1 or 2 semesters long. You can find more information about student teaching here.

Some online School of Aeronautics programs require completion of in-person requirements such as flight training and/or maintenance certifications at an approved location near you. Please refer to our list of approved Flight Training Affiliates (FTAs) for more information. Review your specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the School of Aeronautics Course Guides below regarding maintenance certifications and/or in-person flight training hours needed for degree completion.

• Undergraduate Aeronautics Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Aeronautics Course Guides (login required after completing your application) 

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Aeronautics have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aviation Maintenance Management

Some online programs offered through the College of Arts and Sciences require in-person components such as internships or practicums. For more information regarding in-person components for your specific program, please refer to your Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the College of Arts and Sciences Course Guides below.

• Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Arts and Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the College of Arts and Sciences have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for completion:

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Certificate 
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Fashion Merchandising (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Graduate

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Public History
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Geographic Information Systems (multiple specializations) 

Some online degree plans within the School of Behavioral Sciences require you to complete in-person components such as internships, intensives, or field placements. Please refer to your individual Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the School of Behavioral Sciences Course Guides below for more information.

• Undergraduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Behavioral Sciences have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Social Work

Graduate

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Addiction Counseling
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services Counseling (multiple specializations)
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Pastoral Counseling (multiple specializations)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling
• Master of Social Work (MSW) (multiple cognates)

Postgraduate and Doctoral

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision

Some online programs within the School of Business require in-person components such as internships or practicums. For more information on in-person components for your specific degree, please refer to the School of Business Course Guides below or visit your individual Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

• Undergraduate Business Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Business Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Business have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sport Management (multiple specializations)

Graduate

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Management (multiple specializations)

Some online School of Communication and the Arts programs require completion of in-person components such as practicums or internships. Please refer to your individual Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the School of Communication and the Arts Course Guides below for more information.

• Undergraduate Communication and the Arts Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Communication and the Arts Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Communication and the Arts have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Digital Design (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Strategic Communication (multiple specializations)

Graduate

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Graphic Design

Some of Liberty’s online divinity programs have in-person requirements such as shadowing, internships, practicums, and more. Please refer to your individual Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Course Guides below for more information.

• Undergraduate Divinity Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Divinity Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for completion:

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate Global Studies Certificate
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biblical and Educational Studies

Graduate

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Chaplaincy
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Church Planting
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Studies (multiple specializations) 
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religion – Community Chaplaincy
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sports Chaplaincy
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Professional Chaplaincy (multiple specializations)

Many of Liberty’s online education degrees and certificates include multiple in-person trainings, such as student teaching, field placements, internships, and practicums, which are needed to fulfill licensure requirements. In-person components can typically be completed at an approved location near you. For more information regarding program requirements, please review the School of Education Course Guides below or refer to your specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

• Undergraduate Education Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Education Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Education have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for completion:

Undergraduate

• Undergraduate Earth Science Education Certificate
• Undergraduate Physics Education Certificate
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Business Education (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Elementary Education (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English as a Second Language Education (P-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English Education (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Mathematics Education (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Middle Education (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physics Education (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Physics Education – Earth Science (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Social Studies Education (6-12)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education

Graduate

• Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
• Graduate Certificate in Preschool
• Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision
• Graduate Certificate in Special Education – General Curriculum
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (multiple specializations)
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) to Education Specialist (Ed.S.) (multiple specializations)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Administration and Supervision
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Math Specialist Endorsement
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading Specialist Endorsement
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special and Gifted Education

Postgraduate and Doctoral

• Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administration and Supervision
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Administration and Supervision

Some online engineering degree programs require in-person components such as intensives or internships. Please refer to your individual Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the School of Engineering Course Guides below to find out the requirements for your program.

• Undergraduate Engineering Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Engineering Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online program within the School of Engineering has one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering

The School of Health Sciences offers online degrees that require in-person requirements such as labs, intensives, internships, or practicums. For more information, please refer to the School of Health Sciences Course Guides below or review your specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP).

• Undergraduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Health Sciences have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Graduate

• Master of Public Health (MPH) (multiple specializations)
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance (multiple specializations)

Postgraduate and Doctoral

• Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

Some online music degrees have in-person requirements such as ensembles, internships, or practicums. Please reference your specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or view the School of Music Course Guides below for more information.

• Undergraduate Music Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Music Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Music have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for degree completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Commercial Music (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Worship Studies – Commercial Music

Graduate

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Worship Studies – Songwriting 

Most of Liberty’s online nursing programs require multiple in-person components such as labs, internships, practicums, observational hours, and more. For more information about requirements, please view your specific Degree Completion Plan (DCP) or refer to the School of Nursing Course Guides below.

• Undergraduate Nursing Course Guides (login required after completing your application)
• Graduate Nursing Course Guides (login required after completing your application)

Currently, the following online programs within the School of Nursing have one or more of the above in-person components as a requirement for completion:

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (multiple specializations)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (multiple specializations) 

Graduate

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (multiple specializations)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) (dual degree)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MSHA) (dual degree)

Postgraduate and Doctoral

• Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-BSN)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Post-MSN)

Liberty University is happy to offer Inclusive Access for select programs, providing digital resources for no cost. A few select courses do not have digital resources available. For those courses, the printed materials will be mailed to your address on file within 10 days of the course’s start date. You also have the option to order printed materials at your own expense. Visit bncvirtual.com/liberty to see what course materials are required for your course or to purchase printed copies of your course materials.

Although most programs do not require specific login times, you will likely have assignments due weekly. Be sure to review your course syllabus posted in Canvas during Week 0 of each course. Additionally, if you do not interact with your course for 21 consecutive days, you could be withdrawn for nonattendance.

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