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Helms School of Government – Bachelor’s Degrees Learn How to Serve Your Nation, State, or Local Community with Distinction
Why Should You Choose a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty’s Helms School of Government?
As a pioneer of distance education since 1985, Liberty has the reputation, resources, and academic quality to provide the flexible and affordable training you need to further your career. Our 100% online government bachelor’s degrees are designed not only to give you the practical skills you need to survive in competitive industries but to equip you with the problem-solving mentality, creative flexibility, and ethical principles you need to thrive while maintaining your Christian values. You can take these skills with you into the workforce to be a leader rooted in biblical principles.
Our online bachelor’s degree programs are taught by professors who are grounded in their Christian faith and are experienced professionals with career backgrounds in the subject areas they teach. If you are busy with your career, our award-winning online learning format can fit your schedule and needs. Our focus on flexibility means you can stay connected with your family, your job, and your community while studying in your free time.
Available Degrees
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Value of a Degree
At Liberty, you can strengthen your leadership and public service skills and accomplish something remarkable. Earning a degree isn’t just something you do – it can be an invaluable experience. Take a look at some other reasons why earning an online bachelor’s degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a bachelor’s degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: police and detectives** and emergency management directors.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining foundational knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a bachelor’s degree. Our world-class online learning environment is designed to facilitate collaboration and networking.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment (viewed online March 21, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Police and Detectives (viewed online March 21, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
***Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Emergency Management Directors (viewed online March 21, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of earning an online government degree from Liberty?
- 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.
- Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While the majority of other colleges are increasing their tuition, we’ve frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
What careers could you pursue with a government bachelor’s degree?
- Work toward becoming a police officer with an online degree in criminal justice.
- Learn how to work in counter-terrorism with our criminal justice bachelor’s degree in homeland security.
- Train to work as a city manager with an online bachelor’s degree in government.
- Pursue a career as a public works director with an online bachelor’s degree in public administration.
- Prepare to serve in community development with an online bachelor’s degree in political science.
- Take the next step toward working as an officer in a fire department with an online bachelor’s degree in fire administration.
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