Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy – Public Policy Shape the Future: Influence Your Community

120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Use Your Degree in Public Policy to Make an Impact on Your Community and Beyond
Imagine having a hand in tomorrow’s policies – policies that impact individuals in your county, state, or country. Public policy affects every vocation in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. If you are interested in entering the field of law and policy, Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy – Public Policy can help you gain the knowledge you’ll need to get started.
Earning a degree in law and public policy can prepare you for positions in city management and planning, legal writing, politics, or even teaching. And with Christian principles integrated into your coursework, you can be confident that you will be trained with excellence and integrity.
If your career goal is to influence law and policy in a profession other than as an attorney, our public policy bachelor’s degree could be right for you. With it, you’ll gain the skills and influence you need to have an impact on the lives and communities around you.







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- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Law and Policy Degree in Public Policy?
Understanding the practice of law is essential to understanding public policy. At Liberty University, our online law and policy degree is designed to help you grow both professionally and personally, so all of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview.
Our online government classes can equip you with advanced training in the core areas of law to help you think ethically about your decisions and prepare you to make a positive impact on your community and throughout the world.
What Will You Study in Our BS in Law and Policy – Public Policy Degree?
Through Liberty’s law and policy bachelor’s degree, you will receive training in logic and legal reasoning, legal research and writing, persuasive communications, and the use of legal information, resources, and tools. You will also learn about public policy advocacy and formulation as well as how to enact and implement public policies.
By working through comparative studies of other legal and governmental systems, this degree will help you gain a better understanding of American jurisprudence and public policy. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities for tailored research, presentation, and publication.
Overall, you can learn how to:
- Describe strategies for effective public policy advocacy.
- Evaluate the process of formulating and enacting public policy legislation.
- Describe the execution of public policy through rule-making, regulation, and compliance enforcement.
Potential Career Opportunities
- City manager/planner
- Content/legal writer
- Corporate compliance officer
- Corporate ethics officer
- Legislative staffer/director
- Lobbyist
- Policy analyst
- Politician/elected official
- Professor/teacher
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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 Undergraduate Online Degrees
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.
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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
How does Liberty University's BS in Law and Policy – Pre-Law program stand out in terms of affordability?
GetEducated.com ranked Liberty’s BS in Law and Policy – Pre-Law as the #13 Cheapest Bachelor of Law Online Program.
How does Liberty University's online law and policy degree program integrate a Biblical worldview?
The rule of law is essential to good order in a just society. As a student in this degree program, you can learn to integrate your knowledge of legal principles and practices with your Christian faith. You will also discover how Judeo-Christian values have influenced our legal system and policies.
When you choose Liberty University for your online law and policy degree, you can be confident that your program is preparing you for a rewarding and successful career!
Who will be teaching the courses in Liberty University's online law and policy degree program?
Your courses will be taught by faculty with degrees in law, government, and public policy, as well as years of experience in various political fields.
As a student in this degree program, you can learn from our distinguished faculty’s law and policy expertise so that you can start your career in this field with confidence.
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