CASAS – Associate Degrees
Overview
Train for Technical Excellence with Liberty’s CASAS Associate Degree
Are you ready for an exciting hands-on career in your dream trade? Let us help! Whether you are looking to become a certified HVAC technician, plumber, carpenter, or even a welder, we have an associate degree that can help make your career goals a reality.
We partner with Virginia Technical Institute (VTI), located just 30 minutes from Liberty’s campus so that our College of Applied Studies and Academic Success (CASAS) students have the best industry equipment to practice their skill on. We provide students with transportation to VTI, so you have one less thing to worry about.
Additionally, since you will take general education courses on our campus, you will walk away not only certified in your trade but with an associate degree as well. This provides you with more career opportunities and 62 credits to put towards a bachelor’s degree!
Partner your technical passions with Liberty’s associate degree focusing on proper trade training. It’s time to advance your career and prepare for a successful tomorrow.
Degree Program
Available CASAS Degree Program
Technical Studies (AAS)
Our Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies can help provide you with technical coursework and general education courses to help prepare you for trade work as a carpenter, electrician, HVAC technician, plumber, or welder.
View the Degree Completion Plan to see what type of courses you will study in the program!
Benefits
Why Choose Liberty’s CASAS Associate Degrees?
Pursue a Purpose-Driven Career
Earn an associate degree from a school committed to helping you go further. Our programs are designed to help equip you with practical, job-ready skills that align with your career goals. Whether you’re interested in carpentry, HVAC, or plumbing, CASAS can help prepare you with training and support.
Hands-On Training with Industry Access
You can benefit from transportation to Virginia Technical Institute’s (VTI) state-of-the-art training facilities, where you’ll complete trade-specific courses. Meanwhile, your general education classes can be completed right on Liberty University’s campus.
Recognized Credentials for the Job Market
Enhance your résumé with credentials like OSHA 10 and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification — available through many of our trade and craft courses.
Tailored Learning for In-Demand Skills
Choose a minor that fits your path, such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or welding. Our courses are designed to help you build the practical skills you need as a craft worker or technician, including essential training in safety and first aid for the job site.
Admissions
How Do You Become a CASAS Associate Degree 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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