Online BS in Government | National Security Degree

120

Credit Hours

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026

Prepare to Protect Your Country with a National Security Bachelor’s Degree

You are passionate about guarding the innocent. You dream of protecting your country and those in your community. You are seeking an exciting career in a fast-paced field.

If that sounds like you, Liberty’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Government – National Security degree could help! This program offers multidisciplinary training in homeland security, strategic intelligence, and counterterrorism. You can study and train in how to defend your country, while also gaining core skills in lawmaking and government leadership.

Prepare to serve in the private or public sector. By studying how to counter various threats to national security, you can promote freedom, justice, and peace in the United States.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Bachelor of Science (BS) in Government – National Security.

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Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
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Why Choose Liberty University’s National Security Degree Online?

As far as colleges with national security degrees go, we believe Liberty stands out. Our Bachelor of Science in National Security is available 100% online, and the classes have no set login times. You can earn your degree from anywhere with an internet connection, without putting your life on hold. The best part? You can stay invested in your family and career while achieving your academic goals!

Our national security professors have years of experience working in government and counterterrorism. With their guidance, you can have the chance to develop practical skills that can help you contribute valuably in your field. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or enter the workforce for the first time, this program could be a stepping stone in the pathway toward your goals.

Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to develop leaders who are guided by duty, honor, and morality. Partner with us and prepare to use your skills in service to God and others.

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in National Security Online Courses?

Explore foundational topics in government, including comparative politics, public policy, political theory, American foreign policy, and American constitutional history. You can study how to lead our country through all manner of threats and crises, while finding ways to promote peace and security.

Develop a holistic approach to national security. This degree offers a mix of homeland security and military operations intelligence courses so that you can develop a diverse and marketable skill set.

Analyze practical ways to improve homeland security policies and procedures. In this program, you’ll learn how to identify potential disasters, implement public communication strategies, and carry out emergency planning at the local, state, and federal levels. With this knowledge, you could have the potential to more effectively help fight terrorism and lead recovery efforts in the wake of disaster.

Learn how to protect critical infrastructure, including agriculture, telecommunications, medical services, transportation, and postal services. Our national security courses can help equip you to address many types of threats – both internal and external – that could undermine our nation’s well-being.

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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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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.

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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.)

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.

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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.

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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

What is national security?

The federal government is responsible for protecting our country and its citizens from various threats, both internal and external. That process is known as “national security” or “national defense.”

National security is a broad field that encompasses many aspects of public safety, including economics, cybersecurity, energy, food, military, and environmental security. Thus, national security involves guarding against many types of threats — both military and non-military — to a nation’s well-being.

What is a national security analyst?

How long does it take to earn a national security degree?

What can you do with a national security degree?

Our bachelor’s in national security is a flexible degree that can help you qualify for jobs in a variety of fields.

You could work directly in government as a politician, public administrator, or policymaker. You could also work for a federal agency, such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The private sector also plays a vital role in national security. So, if you’d prefer not to work in the public sector, you could apply for security jobs at a private company!

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