Executive Certificate in History

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s Executive Certificate in History?

Throughout this certificate, you will:

• Apply a Christian worldview to the study of history.
• Apply historical methodology to professional settings.
• Conduct original research that is based upon knowledge of the literature of the discipline.
• Evaluate historiographic positions, like scholarly literature and interpretations, at the doctoral level.

When you pursue our Executive Certificate in History, you’ll learn historical concepts and how to educate others from an ethical and historically sound perspective. You will have a balanced and in-depth exposure to advanced topics in history and engage in scholarly research that can help you develop your ideas for your dissertation if you pursue a Ph.D. after completing this certificate.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Executive Certificate in History with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• Liberty’s state-of-the-art digital resources and full-time research assistants will provide you with everything you need to engage in top-tier scholarly research.
• This program is offered in an 8-week course format with 8 different start dates each year and no set login times!

Military Benefits for Our Online Executive Certificates

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $300 per credit hour for postgraduate courses
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Please note: The $300/credit hour doctoral military rate cannot be combined with the First Responder Discount.

Potential Careers for Executive Certificate in History Graduates

• 6-12 licensed history teacher**
• Historian
• Historical writer and commentator
• Museum curator
• University professor

Some of these occupations may require that you have a Ph.D. That’s why Liberty created Executive Certificates that can seamlessly transfer into one of our corresponding Ph.D. programs. So if you are looking to further your studies after completing your Executive Certificate in History, you will be able to transfer all 21 credits into our Ph.D. in History!

**This role may require additional steps for licensure. See your state’s Department of Education website for details.