Statement of Purpose
You can find the Statement of Purpose instructions you need for your admissions requirements by clicking the drop-down section below. The Statement of Purpose can be attached or written out in an email and submitted to luoverify@liberty.edu.
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Graduate Certificates
Graduate Certificate in Music in World Cultures – Ethnomusicology
In 500 words or less, please explain your purpose for pursuing this degree. Consider the following questions in your response:
- How is this degree going to help you in your ministry and/or vocation?
- What do you hope to learn through this process?
- What do you hope to do with this degree after graduation?
Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Composition
Please submit a 300- to 500-word statement as to why you desire to pursue a Master of Arts in Composition at Liberty University.
Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology
In 500 words or less, please explain your purpose for pursuing this degree. Consider the following questions in your response:
- How is this degree going to help you in your ministry and/or vocation?
- What do you hope to learn through this process?
- What do you hope to do with this degree after graduation?
Master of Arts in Professional Writing
Please submit a 300- to 500-word statement as to why you desire to pursue a Master of Arts in Professional Writing at Liberty University.
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (60-hour)
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Social Work – Advanced Generalist
Postgraduate and Executive Certificates
Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy
Executive Certificate in Nursing Educational Leadership
Executive Certificate in Psychology
Doctoral Degree Programs
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Worship Studies
Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing – Nursing Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology