Available Degree Programs
Military Studies – History (B.S.)
This program focuses on topics in American and European history, providing important historical context for military operations and events. You will also study the history of American entrepreneurship, which provides content related to military contractors and larger macroeconomic implications of warfare.
Military Studies – International Security (B.S.)
This research-based program covers both historical contexts of current military threats and guides students through pertinent areas of military analysis and military doctrine. You will do coursework in military intelligence and prepare specifically for a career in defense intelligence.
Military Studies – Professional (B.S.)
This program is geared toward veterans and current service members who want to make the most of their military experience. You can even earn college credit for life experience through our portfolio process – up to 9 credit hours if you meet the requirements.
Military Studies – Resiliency (B.S.)
This program trains graduates to support existing and veteran military personnel with transitioning to civilian life, coping with medical complications, and growing in their spiritual development.
Serve Your Country with a Bachelor of Science in Military Studies
There are few, if any, civilian academic programs in the country that provide an awareness of military values and culture. Even fewer programs adequately train military personnel and contractors to handle large-scale strategic and professional operations. Liberty’s Bachelor of Science in Military Studies offers 4 unique specializations for you to choose from based on your personal and professional goals.
If you want to smooth your transition from the military to a fulfilling civilian career, then this military studies degree program can help you achieve your goals. The knowledge and skills you learn could help you find a job in intelligence, military operations, or military contracting.
Why Choose Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Military Studies Degree?
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. 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 students take and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Potential Career Options with a Military Studies Degree
With a History Specialization:
- Acquisition officer
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense employee
- Intelligence analyst
- Logistics specialist
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
With an International Security Specialization:
- Counterintelligence officer
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense employee
- Intelligence research analyst
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
With a Professional Specialization:
- Contract specialist
- Defense contractor
- Department of Defense employee
- Intelligence analyst
- Military analyst
- Security contractor
With a Resiliency Specialization:
- Department of Defense employee
- Grief services counselor
- Military analyst
- Outreach coordinator
- Veterans administration employee
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 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)
- Potential undergraduate college credit for your military training
