B.S. in Military Studies – International Security

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Military Studies Degree?

You can gain the knowledge and skills needed to defend the United States – at home and abroad. You can also become a leader of integrity while you develop a strong Christian foundation and appreciation for our country’s Judeo-Christian heritage. Liberty University’s military studies degree explores military history as well as the cultural contexts for existing military policy and the threats faced in our world today.

In this program you can:

• Tackle the challenge of complex cultural and religious traditions in light of current military doctrine.
• Gain an understanding of critical needs in today’s intelligence analysis profession.
• Become familiar with content related to military contractors.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of military doctrine and culture.

Career Opportunities for Military Studies Online Bachelor’s Degree Graduates 

• Military analyst
• Intelligence analyst
• Defense contractor
• Security contractor
• Department of Defense employee

Benefits of Our B.S. in Military Studies Degree

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 online Bachelor of Science in Military Studies – International Security degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• You can complete this military studies program in as little as 3.5 years!
• Be trained by military intelligence professionals who can teach you how to analyze and prepare the battlefield.
• We have more military history specialists than any other civilian institution of higher education.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-$2,000 per year on textbooks!
• 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.
• Take courses about military history that were designed by military professionals and veterans who share your love of history and military-related subjects.

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 college credit for military training