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Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Social Sciences

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Expand Your Studies Beyond History with a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences

Do you have an interest in teaching history while expanding your knowledge base in other relevant subject areas? With a Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Liberty University, you can receive training in history, geography, government, and economics. Your studies will provide you with a global perspective and enable you to understand world societies and cultures.

A degree in social sciences can prepare you for the job market by giving you the writing and research skills needed in many careers. Through your studies, you will gain the ability to express yourself clearly and concisely while you increase your knowledge of the lessons learned from world leaders throughout history.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
While studying with us, you can visit nearby historical sites like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and Poplar Forest or Mead’s Tavern.
Become a member of our Phi Alpha Theta, one of our honor societies, and receive professional development
Participate in an optional internship to gain hands-on experience prior to graduation.

What Will You Learn?

How Christianity relates to government and economics
How international trade affects local financial and labor markets
The formation of western civilization
The relationship between a limited constitutional government and free enterprise economy
S. history from its founding to modern times
World history

Career Options for Social Sciences Graduates

Archaeologist
Information consultant
Lawyer
Market researcher
Museum curatorship
Social scientist

Facilities and Resources Available to Social Sciences Students

Mead’s Tavern, built in 1763 and now owned by Liberty, serves as an onsite laboratory for hands-on training in history, archeology, and more!
A key focus in the Senior Capstone Seminar is connecting students to our Career Center for job searches, mock interviews, etc.
Our chapter of Phi Alpha Theta provides a variety of professional development opportunities. It is dedicated to recognizing and encouraging excellence in the study of history.
Our Phi Alpha Theta chapter has won Chapter of the Year twice in the past 8 years.
Three history majors won the Provost Award for Excellence in Research in 2018.

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.

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

120

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SACSCOC

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Residential

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Aug 18, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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