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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

Advanced Standing Master of Social Work


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