Bachelor of Science in Government Shaping the Architects of Tomorrow’s Public Policy
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Become a Civic Leader by Pursuing Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Government
Are you in search of a political science and government degree that can fit your busy schedule? Perhaps you’re passionate about political issues, and you need a degree that you can use to start your career in government. If so, Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in government may be for you!
Our 100% online BS in Government degree is designed to provide you with a foundational knowledge of government processes, functions, and positions. Through our School of Government’s online courses, you can enhance your professional qualifications and strengthen your understanding of lawmaking, implementation, and enforcement.
Our Christian professors aren’t just highly experienced in government – they understand what it takes to succeed in politics. Our professors are dedicated to your success and have a passion for teaching you the civic concepts needed for a rewarding career in government.
What Will You Study in Our Online Bachelor’s Degree in Government?
Our bachelor’s degree in government exists to equip you with a biblically centered, historically informed grasp of civic government. In our online government program, which is taught from a limited government perspective, you can learn about the economic, legal, and political theories that influence contemporary politics.
Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in government seeks to inspire and produce action-oriented students who will become Christ-centered leaders, scholars, and policymakers. Don’t settle for anything less than excellence — choose Liberty, and become a Christ-centered political force.
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BS in Government Online Degree Program Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
- View the Undergraduate Government Course Guides (login required).
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Government Degree?
Through Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in government online, you can acquire a wealth of knowledge in the areas of American government, foreign policy, and public policy. Our bachelor’s in government offers several areas of study to provide you with additional training in the political areas that you are most passionate about.
If you choose Liberty’s government administration degree, you can benefit from a challenging, rewarding curriculum that is designed to create Christ-centered leaders. Each course in our online government degree can help equip you with the knowledge needed to excel in government. Our online government degree can help you pursue a number of government careers upon graduation.
Potential Career Options for Graduates of the BS in Government Program
- Administrative officer
- City manager
- Counterterrorism agent
- Federal agent
- Government official
- Intelligence analyst
- Investigator
- Law enforcement officer
- Lobbyist
- Nonprofit director
- Policy analyst
- Public administrator
Degree Options for Our BS in Government
Intelligence
Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Government – Intelligence can help you become equipped to gather and analyze the highly protected and classified information that our country’s government, military, and law enforcement agencies rely on to make important decisions regarding national security. This information can be used to help manage crises, inform national defense planning, foil the efforts of our enemies’ intelligence agencies, influence international security measures, and more.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
National Security
Liberty University’s 100% online national security bachelor’s degree will train you in a wide range of national security areas, including strategy, lawmaking, law implementation, and law enforcement. Our national security degree can equip you to address a variety of national security situations and teach you the skills you need to make an impact in the national security field.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Politics and Policy
Liberty University’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in government – politics and policy can help equip you for a career in national, state, and local government. This degree can also help prepare you for careers in lobbying and nonprofit organizations. Our politics and policy bachelor’s degree explores the multifaceted field of politics and teaches you to craft policy from a biblical worldview.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Public Administration
Liberty University’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in government – public administration can help equip you for careers in national, state, or local government. You can learn to navigate the field of government administration, interpret policy from a biblical worldview, and effectively manage public projects.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
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 |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for the Bachelor’s in Government
Admission Requirements
- 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).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- 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 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
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.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
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.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
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.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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