Liberty University Online Degree Programs

 

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. 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 , by calling (404) , or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().

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 with regard to 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 in order 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 military 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 military and 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.

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). Double Creek Drive
Suite 5006
Round Rock, TX (512) Business
Liberty University’s School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs(ACBSP). Accredited programs include:

* A.A. in Accounting
* A.A. in Business
* A.A. in Information Systems
* B.S. in Accounting
* B.S. in Business Administration

* B.S. in Information Systems
* Master of Business Administration
* M.S. in Accounting
* Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and online programs. West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS (913) Computer Science
Liberty’s residential B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, /:

ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD (410) (410) (Fax)

Counseling
Liberty’s residential Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, 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). North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA (703) In addition to CACREP, the M.Ed. in School Counseling program is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education(NCATE) Standards through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System. Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC (202) 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 Biblical Exposition
* M.A. in Biblical Studies
* M.A. in Christian Apologetics
* M.A. in Christian Ministry
* 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

10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA Call: (412) Fax: (412) Education
Liberty University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System for a period of 7 years from . Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC (202) Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA (804) Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI).

P.O. Box Colorado Springs, CO (800) Engineering
Several of Liberty University’s residential programs are accredited by ABET. Programs that have received accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET:

* B.S. in Computer Engineering
* B.S. in Electrical Engineering
* B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering
* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD (410) (410) (Fax)

Exercise Science
Liberty’s Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Park Street
Clearwater, FL (727) 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 (719) Nursing
Liberty’s bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing, as well as the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE).

One DuPont Circle, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC (202) Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN).

Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA (804) The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of Teaching/Education. L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC (866) Public Health
The Liberty University MPH program with concentrations in Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition, and Epidemiology as well as the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program are accredited by theCouncil on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD (202) Respiratory Therapy
The B.S. Degree Entry into Respiratory Therapy Practice, CoARC program number , B.S. in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).

The B.S. Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number , 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 theCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE). Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA (703) 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 (312) School of Music
Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of theNational 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. Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA (703) Sports Management
The sport management degree program(s) at Liberty University has received specialized accreditation 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 Sport Administration, Sport Communication & Public Relations, Sport Outreach, Venue & Event Management, and General Studies
* Master of Science in Sport Management (Residential and Online) with cognates in Sport Administration, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Tourism, and General Studies

Memberships
Liberty is a member of the following:

ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
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P.O. Box Colorado Springs, CO Phone: (800) CICV – Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
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P. O. Box 1005
Bedford, VA (540) NCAA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association
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P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) State Certification
Liberty University is authorized to confer degrees by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

SCHEV – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
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James Monroe Building
101 North Fourteenth Street
Richmond, Virginia (804) 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 /gibill.