Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aeronautics – Global Studies
Take Your Calling Sky High with Liberty’s Aeronautics and Global Studies Degree
Have you ever dreamed of traveling the globe and helping people in need? If becoming a licensed pilot sounds like an exciting way to achieve that goal, let us help. At Liberty, we offer a global-studies-focused aeronautics degree so you can learn how to incorporate your Christian faith into a career in international aviation.
Bring your passion to the mission field. One of our recent graduates now leads his own organization called Unified in Mission in Uganda! The practical, experiential, and biblical skills we highlight in our degree make it possible for students like you to truly make a difference worldwide.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Get prepared for your career with our state-of-the-art training devices, planes, and simulators – including 27 Liberty-owned aircraft.
- Join our National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team, which has won the regional competition (Region X) in the past.
- With a few additional courses, you could earn certificates to become an aircraft mechanic as well as a pilot.
- Learn from professors with years of real-life field experience.
What Will You Learn?
- How to minister to others using your aviation expertise
- Leadership, management, and safety in aviation
- The fundamentals of flight and aeronautic systems
Career Options for B.S. in Aeronautics – Global Studies Graduates
- Airline operations personnel
- Commercial pilot
- Faith-based aviation organization pilot
- Flight instructor (with appropriate electives)
- Private pilot
Facilities and Resources Available to Aeronautics Students
From top of the line flight simulators to award-winning flight teams, our Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is designed to prepare you for success!
Within 15 years, Liberty’s aviation degree programs have grown from just 4 students to over 400 residential students. No matter how far we may have come, we will never stop pushing to make our program the best it can be for students like you.
Other noteworthy aspects of our aeronautics bachelor’s degree include:
- 27 aircrafts available for training in addition to drones
- American Airlines Safety Award winner in the past
- Loening Trophy winner for 2017 and 2018
- One of the largest faith-based collegiate aviation programs in North America
- State-of-the-art training devices, simulators, and planes
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
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)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jan 13, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
