Institutional Accreditation
SACSCOC – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.
Accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards concerning degree programs, faculty, administration, student support, and services. Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Schools participate in the accreditation process to gain third-party recognition that verifies the institution meets certain standards of academic and administrative quality and is committed to continual improvement.
As an accredited institution, Liberty University is eligible to participate in federal education programs such as tuition assistance, government tuition reimbursement programs, the GI Bill®, and corporate tuition assistance. Credits and degrees earned through Liberty are therefore recognized by private industries and by the federal government for promotion, assignment, and position qualification standards.
SACSCOC accredits degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, which make up one of six geographic regions for accreditation in the United States.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Accreditation
In addition to regional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies:
Athletic Training
Liberty’s Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
2201 Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 733-9700
Business
Liberty’s School of Business has achieved voluntary accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating it has met standards of business education that promote teaching excellence. Programs that have achieved accredited status include:
- A.A. in Accounting
- A.A. in Business
- A.A. in Information Systems
- B.S. in Accounting and Data Analysis
- B.S. in Business Administration
- B.S. in Business Administration – cognates as listed in https://www.liberty.edu/business/bachelors/
- B.S. in Information Systems
- Master of Business Administration
- cognates as listed in https://www.liberty.edu/business/masters/
- M.S. in Accounting
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and distance learning programs.
11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 339-9356
Computer Science
Liberty’s residential B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computing Program Criteria.
ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Counseling
Liberty’s residential M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling and M.A. in Marriage and Family Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Liberty’s online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and online M.Ed. in School Counseling programs are also accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-5990
In addition to CACREP, the M.Ed. in School Counseling program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System.
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Divinity
Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity has been accredited through the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), demonstrating that it values the four core principles of ATS: diversity, quality and improvement, collegiality, and leadership. The approved programs include:
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Ed.D. in Christian Leadership
- M.A. in Applied Ministry
- M.A. in Biblical Exposition
- M.A. in Biblical Languages
- M.A. in Biblical Studies
- M.A. in Christian Apologetics
- M.A. in Christian Ministry
- M.A. in Church Planting
- M.A. in Educational Ministries
- M.A. in Global Studies
- M.A. in Religion
- M.A. in Sports Chaplaincy
- M.A. in Theological Studies
- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.)
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)
- Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics
The Association of Theological Schools
in the United States and Canada
The Commission on Accrediting
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15275-1110
Call: (412) 788-6505
Fax: (412) 788-6510
Education
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits Liberty University’s School of Education. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement.
CAEP is the only national accreditor for education preparation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation since its inception. We believe in striving for excellence in educator preparation, and we advance equity and performance through evidence-based reviews that promote quality and continuous improvement.
1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077
Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2023
Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO
80962-5130
(800) 367-0798
Engineering
- The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Industrial and Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and the Program Criteria for Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
- The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)
Exercise Science
Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
Forensic Science
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science residential program is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
410 North 21st Street
Colorado Spring, CO 20901-0669
(719) 636-0669
Nursing
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the postgraduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
One DuPont Circle, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036-1120
(202) 887-6791
Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN).
Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA
23233-1463
(804) 367-4515
The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of Teaching/Education.
2021 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(866) 730-6127
Osteopathic Medicine
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:
Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8097
Fax: 312-202-8397
Public Health
The Liberty University MPH program with concentrations in Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health as well as the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 789-1050
Respiratory Therapy
The B.S. Degree Entry into Respiratory Therapy Practice, CoARC program number 200640, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).
The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, B.S. in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).
This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit.
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Social Work
Liberty’s B.S. in Social Work degree program, offered in both residential and distance education formats, is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-2078
School of Law
Liberty University School of Law is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).
321 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 988-5000
School of Music
The Liberty University School of Music is accredited by and a member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM accredits all music programs. The School of Music also offers two degrees that are not music degrees: the BS in Worship Studies and the Doctor of Worship Studies.
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700
Sports Management
Liberty University has received specialized accreditation for its sport management programs through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:
- Bachelor of Science Sport Management (Residential) with cognates in General Studies, Sport Administration, Sport Communication and Public Relations, Sport Outreach, and Venue and Event Management
- Master of Science in Sport Management (Residential and Online) with cognates in General Studies, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sport Administration, and Tourism
Certification Board
Liberty University is authorized to confer degrees by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
SCHEV – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
schev.edu/
James Monroe Building
101 North Fourteenth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2600
Memberships
Liberty is a member of the following:
ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
acsi.org/
P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO
80962-5130
Phone: (800) 367-0798
CICV – Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
cicv.org/
P. O. Box 1005vd
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0606
NCAA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association
ncaa.org/
700 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN
46206-6222
Phone: (317) 917-6222
