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Liberty University

Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24515-2269

Official telephone: (434) 582-2000
Fax number: (434) 582-2304
Website: www.liberty.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August, mid-January, and early May.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in August and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of eight weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, business, religion
Majors with the lowest enrollment: biomedical sciences, computer science, zoology
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 80%
Graduation rate: 49% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, weekend college, distance learning, external degree program
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Many minors offered.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-theology
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: Washington Semester.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in China, Ecuador, England, France, the Gambia, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, and Spain.
Army ROTC: offered on-campus
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at U of Virginia.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautics
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Education
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Psychology
  • Religion
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Aeronautics
  • Applied Internet Technologies
  • Applied Web Technologies
  • Artist Development
  • Athletic Training
  • Biblical Studies
  • Biblical/Educational Studies
  • Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management Info Systems
  • Cell/Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Christian Leadership/Management
  • Church Ministries
  • Cinematic Arts
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Digital Media/Communication Arts
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Studies
  • English
  • Environmental Biology
  • Exercise Science
  • Family/Child Development
  • Family/Consumer Sciences
  • Global Studies
  • Government
  • Guitar Performance
  • Health Promotion
  • History
  • Individualized Studies
  • Industrial/Systems Engineering
  • Informatics
  • Information Technology
  • Instrumental Music
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Relations
  • Kinesiology
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music Instrumental Performance
  • Music/Vocal
  • Music/Worship Studies
  • Nursing
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Pastoral Leadership
  • Philosophy
  • Piano Performance
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Songwriting
  • Spanish
  • Special Education Integrated Studies
  • Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sport Management
  • String Performance
  • Studio/Digital Arts
  • Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Theatre Arts
  • Vocal Music
  • Vocal Performance
  • Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Performance
  • Zoology
Doctorates

  • Business Administration
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Ministry
  • Nursing Practice
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Theology/Apologetics
  • Worship Studies
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Biomedical Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Christian Ministry
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Criminal Justice
  • Cybersecurity
  • Divinity
  • Education
  • English
  • Ethnomusicology
  • Executive Leadership
  • Global Studies
  • History
  • Human Services Counseling
  • Information Systems
  • Marketing
  • Marriage/Family Therapy
  • Music Education
  • Nursing
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Philosophical Studies
  • Professional Counseling
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy
  • Religion
  • Religious Education
  • Sport Management
  • Strategic Communication
  • Teaching
  • Theological Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP general
  • credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for ACT PEP
  • credit and/or placement for DANTES
  • credit and/or placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit and/or placement for relevant military experience
  • credit and/or placement for relevant life experience
  • credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

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