Associate of Arts (AA) in History Journey Back Through Epochs and Empires

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Earning an associate degree in history is a great start for a career in a history-related field, business, or creative pursuit. Liberty University’s Associate of Arts (AA) in History degree provides foundational training in American and world history, civic and global engagement, and interpreting historical documents.

Our associate degree in history equips you to look back in order to move forward with greater wisdom and insight. This program is a foundational degree if you are interested in understanding culture, governance, or history as well as if you want to pursue a 4-year bachelor’s degree in the future. By considering the past with a biblical worldview, you can work toward the future with clarity and understanding.

Your officially conferred degree name will be Associate of Arts (AA) in History.


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  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Our AA in History is 100% online, which gives you the ability to remain active with your work and family while you pursue an education. The skills you gain can help equip you to pursue a career in business, arts, or a history-related field.

Liberty’s online history degree is designed so that once you finish your AA in History online, you can transfer into our Bachelor of Science in History. Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you know that the training you receive will be rigorous and that you can be poised for success upon graduation.

In this online history associate degree, you will study the history of Western civilization and how Christianity has helped shape our world. In addition, our online history degree is taught by faculty who are experts in their field and who desire to help you excel. Our experienced professors will help cultivate your love of history and integrate biblical principles into all aspects of your degree. You can be confident that you are receiving a world-class education when pursuing your associate degree in history online with Liberty University.


Our online history classes not only provide training in American and world history, but also equip you with soft skills that are integral to organizational success. You can learn how to communicate effectively, write research papers, develop a strong work ethic, and lead with biblical principles.

Throughout this degree, you can dig deep into the fascinating historical periods that shaped the world we live in today. You’ll study how to identify modern perspectives and appreciate events with informed insight. With a degree in history online, you can gain wisdom from looking at the past — which can be a great asset in various careers. Additionally, you can learn about important events and dates in history and become better equipped to teach that knowledge to others.

Along with your history courses, you will also take English, math, and other foundational courses that are designed to help you succeed in a vast variety of fields. These courses can help deepen your understanding of both history and the world around you. Whether you hope to work at a museum or for the American Historical Association, your well-rounded education can help you become a valuable member of many organizations.

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Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of 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!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

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


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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.