LU Academic Departments

The College of General Studies

The College of General Studies (CGS) is the entry point to Liberty's academic programs. Our faculty seek to instill in Liberty students the knowledge, values, and skills that will help them to succeed in their chosen majors and careers. CGS courses introduce students to a wide variety of academic subjects, focus on giving students practice in developing their communication, math and critical thinking skills, information literacy, and biblical worldview, while offering them a chance to explore the many different programs of study that Liberty offers.

School of Religion

Trained to study, understand and apply the Word of God, your student will be equipped to minister the Word effectively. Upon graduation, your student will thrive in various full-time ministry opportunities, including pastoral leadership programs, youth ministry, women's ministry and intercultural studies.

Degree Programs:

• Biblical Studies
• Church Ministries
• Intercultural Studies
• Pastoral Leadership
• Theology
• Worship

College of Arts and Sciences

The College of Arts and Sciences is a culmination of many different areas of study at Liberty. Though the disciplines are diverse, each major emphasizes academic excellence, engaging teaching, career and professional development with a Christ-centered perspective.

Departments and Degree Programs:

• Biology and Chemistry
• Biology/General 
• Environmental Science 
• Molecular Biology
• Pre-Med
• Nursing
• Health Sciences
• Athletic Training
• Exercise Science
• Health Promotion
• Kinesiology
• English and Modern Languages
• English
• Spanish
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• History
• Social Sciences
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Counseling
• Family and Consumer Science
• Family and Child Development
• Fashion Merchandising and Interiors
• Family and Consumer Sciences with Teacher Licensure
• Math
• Music and Humanities
• Theatre Arts
• Creation Studies 
• Reserve Officers' Training Corps

School of Aeronautics

Utilizing state-of-the-art airplanes and aviation mechanical equipment; the School of Aeronautics will train and mentor your student to become exceptional. Graduates are equipped with excellent technical skills, sound judgment, professional aptitude and strong Christian character, and serve in the commercial airline industry, the Armed Services, missionary aviation, and more.

Aeronautics programs:

• Commercial/Corporate Aviation
• Military Aviation
• Missions Aviation
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Flight Attendant Training
• Aviation Maintenance Technician Program

School of Business

The distinguishing traits of Liberty's School of Business graduates include the character, integrity, and values they bring to the workplace. Your student can expect to be challenged intellectually and spiritually by experienced professionals as a business major.

Degree Programs:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Management Information Systems

Helms School of Government

The Helms School of Government will prepare your student to understand and articulate the biblical Christian sources of our religious, economic and political liberties, and equip them to become Christ-centered leaders, able to apply God's Word in every area of life.

Degree Programs:

• Government (AA and BA)
• Criminal Justice
• International Relations

School of Communication

The School of Communication is composed of the Department of English and Modern Languages and the Department of Communication Studies. Your student will have the opportunity to study under distinguished professionals and gain first-hand experience through on-campus media outlets while studying as a communication major.

The School of Communication sponsors:

• Campus radio station, 90.9 The Light
• A recording studio
• Television production facilities
• Campus newspaper, "The Liberty Champion"

Degree Programs:

• Communication Studies
• Studio and Digital Arts
• English
• Spanish
• Teaching English as a Second Language

School of Engineering and Computational Sciences

The School of Engineering and Computational Sciences is one of Liberty's emerging programs. Our focus is to train Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge and skills necessary to impact engineering and technology-related disciplines in the world of tomorrow.

Degree Programs:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering with an Intelligence Specialization
• Industrial Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Computer Science with an Intelligence Specialization
• Information Systems
• Web Technology and Design

School of Law

Liberty's School of Law provides a superior legal education in the context of a Christian worldview. The school's unparalleled lawyering skills program will prepare your student to enter the practice of law immediately upon graduation. Our state-of-the art facility provides three moot courtrooms, including one, which is modeled after the U.S. Supreme Court.

This facility, coupled with our high bar pass rates and phenomenal success in both regional and national competitions, distinguishes Liberty among other law schools, both regionally and nationally. The School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association -- The Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association.

School of Education

Committed to developing competent professionals with a Christian worldview for both school and sport settings, our programs are nationally accredited and our graduates have been hired in prestigious business and sport settings.

Degree Programs:

• Elementary Education/Middle Education
• Special Education (K-12)
• Secondary Education (6-12)
• Sports Management

Nursing

Approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, our Nursing program upholds an atmosphere of nurturing, support and care in the classroom and clinical areas. We are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and are approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Our faculty members are involved in clinical practice; possess advanced degrees and certifications in their areas of specialty. With a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio in the clinical settings, your student will receive a great deal of individualized attention to facilitate learning, as well as professional and personal growth.