BS in Military Studies – Leadership
Train for the Challenges of Modern Warfare and National Defense with Our Bachelor’s in Military Studies – Leadership Degree
Turn your military experience into a fulfilling one, or enhance your military career with Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Military Studies – Leadership degree program. If you have served in the armed forces and want a degree to help reinforce the skills you gained serving our nation, then Liberty’s military studies degree program can help meet your needs.
Civilian academic programs that provide an awareness of military values and culture are rare. Rarer still are programs that adequately train military personnel and contractors to handle large-scale strategic and professional operations. Liberty’s program does both.
If you’re serving or have served your country, this leadership degree is designed to help enhance the knowledge and skills you gained while serving. Military training may even help you finish your degree faster because college credit can be granted for some experience. If you haven’t served but want to pursue military or DOD contract work, this program can help develop your management skills and familiarize you with the terms and systems you might encounter in the workforce.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our BS in Military Studies – Leadership Program
Study Under Experienced Faculty
Gain insights from professors with military and strategic expertise who are dedicated to helping you grow as a leader and critical thinker.
A Campus Built for Excellence
Train in state-of-the-art facilities, join student-led military organizations, and take advantage of leadership development programs.
Military-Focused Experiences
Engage in immersive learning opportunities, including field training exercises, simulations, and internships designed to build practical skills.
Honoring Military Service
Liberty is home to thousands of military-affiliated students and offers strong support for those pursuing military or defense careers.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Military Studies – Leadership Bachelor’s Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Military Studies with a specialization in Leadership can help prepare you for the following occupations:
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense employee
- Intelligence analyst
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Military Studies – Leadership Degree?
Liberty’s military studies degree can give you the knowledge and skills to support those who defend the United States — at home and abroad. Through it, you can train to become a leader of integrity while you develop a strong Christian foundation and appreciation for our country’s Judeo-Christian heritage.
Liberty University’s military studies degree explores military history, the deep and ancient cultural contexts for existing military policy, and the threats faced in our world today. By studying historical and current global situations, you understand the critical needs of today’s intelligence analysis profession. Through extensive research, you can become equipped to tackle the challenge of complex cultural and religious traditions in light of current military doctrine.
This program can also provide an in-depth study of some great American and British leaders in military history. Through this study, you can explore how to implement knowledge gained from these leaders to enhance your military or civilian career. In addition to the foundational courses in our program, you can further specialize in military studies electives of your choice. This flexible degree can be adapted to best suit your personal or professional goals.
Featured Bachelor’s in Military Studies – Leadership Degree Courses
HIUS 380 – Modern American Military History
MISC 300 – Methods of Military Analysis
MISC 350 – Military Leaders and Leadership
Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s Military Studies – Leadership BS Degree?
A Strong Foundation
If you are looking for a firm foundation in military doctrine and intelligence, look no further. Liberty University’s Department of History has more military history specialists than nearly any other institution of higher education in the United States, excluding the service academies and American Military University. Our BS in Military Studies incorporates relevant security studies to prepare you for future work in defense intelligence and related fields.
Committed to the Military Community
Liberty University is proud to serve service members, veterans, and military families. Through tailored benefits and specialized degree programs like Military Studies, we train professionals to support and serve the military community effectively – a mission that reflects our deep commitment to those who serve.
Specialized Training and Faculty
The leadership specialization can help to equip you with in-depth knowledge of military operations and leadership in the intelligence industry. At Liberty, you can benefit from faculty with real-world experience in military history and intelligence operations. Field-grade and higher-ranking officers have reviewed this program to ensure it meets current demands for employability, research skills, and career readiness across sectors such as the U.S. military, defense contractors, education, and government agencies.
Recognized Excellence
Liberty University has received national recognition for its strong support of the military community and commitment to academic excellence. Military Times ranked Liberty as the #2 school on its list of Best Online & Nontraditional Schools of 2020. In addition, Liberty is proud to be Virginia’s first Purple Heart University – a designation that reflects our dedication to honoring and supporting military service. A recent Military Times report also ranks Liberty as #7 overall in tuition assistance (TA) usage for military members and #2 among private universities, highlighting the trust and value placed in our programs by those who serve.
Admissions
How Do You Become a BS in Military Studies – Leadership Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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