BS in Government – Intelligence Degree Online Protect and Serve
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Protect Lives and Defend Our Nation’s Interests with a Bachelor’s in Government – Online Intelligence Degree
Our country’s government, military, and law enforcement agencies rely on highly protected and classified information to make important decisions regarding national security. With Liberty University’s 100% online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Government – Intelligence, you can become equipped to gather and analyze such information and use it to help manage crises, inform national defense planning, foil the efforts of our enemies’ intelligence agencies, influence international security measures, and more.
This program focuses on methods for identifying and preventing threats to homeland security and American national interests worldwide. Throughout your courses, you can learn about the role of the intelligence community and the primary responsibilities of analysts and agents in this field. You’ll also study the history of U.S. intelligence and examine methods for carrying out intelligence operations, giving you a strong theoretical and practical foundation for your future endeavors.
Whether you are looking to advance your current career or are just getting started in this industry, we can help provide the training and skills you need. Partner with us and prepare to defend the lives, safety, and well-being of our country and its people.
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Government – Intelligence Degree Program?
Are you worried that school may get in the way of your other commitments and priorities? If so, Liberty has just what you need. Our intelligence degree is offered 100% online with 8-week courses and no set login times. You can complete your degree on a schedule that works for you and take the next step in your education without putting your life on hold.
At Liberty, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. We are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field. All of our courses are led by professors who have years of experience both in academia and out in the field – so you can be confident that you’re receiving the best in higher education.
By partnering with us for your online bachelor’s in intelligence, you won’t just earn a degree – you can develop the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. Our goal is to develop ethical, upstanding professionals who will lead the way as thinkers and innovators in their industry without compromising their integrity. As an online intelligence major at Liberty, you can learn how to defend your loved ones, community, and nation while helping to ensure peace and security for all.
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Intelligence?
This program includes core courses in fundamental aspects of government. You’ll study topics such as comparative politics, American constitutional history, and political theory. You can also develop essential skills in public policy research and writing as well as American foreign policy. By understanding these foundational concepts, you can prepare to become a force for good in government – whether at the local, state, or federal level.
Building on your core studies, you’ll take classes that are specific to the intelligence specialization. Through this area of study, you can learn how to address threats to our country and other major issues that affect national and homeland security. Some of the areas you’ll explore include:
- An introduction to the field of intelligence and the intelligence community within the framework of the Department of Homeland Security
- Application of ethical standards to intelligence work
- Classic intelligence failures as well as some of the unpublished successes of the intelligence community
- Identification, prioritization, and protection of critical infrastructure including agriculture, telecommunications, transportation, energy, water, and emergency services
- Methods for undermining our enemies’ intelligence activities and protecting American information and intelligence methods
- Tactical military intelligence operations
- Theoretical and practical aspects of homeland security and emergency management
To round out your degree, you’ll complete several free elective courses. You could use these as an opportunity to further your studies in government and intelligence – or you could branch out into another area that interests you and diversify your skill set! With such a wide array of skills, you can become an asset to government agencies and private organizations alike as you pursue a career in intelligence and security.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Business intelligence analyst
- Counterterrorism analyst
- Criminal investigator
- Defense professional
- Immigration or border patrol agent/analyst
- Intelligence agency professional
- Intelligence organization analyst
- Program analyst
Featured Courses
Degree Information
- This program falls under the Helms School of Government.
- View the Undergraduate Government Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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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 Our Online Bachelor’s Degree 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
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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 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.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who accredits Liberty University?
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How quick can I complete my degree?
You can finish this intelligence degree in 120 credit hours.
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