College of Arts and Sciences – Doctoral Degrees Conduct Research in Your Discipline
Why Choose Liberty University’s School of Arts and Sciences for Your Online Degree?
Our College of Arts & Sciences offers a wide variety of degrees that provide the personalized educational experience you’re looking for.
To answer a need for history professionals in academia and related career fields, we created the PhD in History and Executive Certificate in History. Our doctoral-level history courses can prepare you for the field with advanced research grounded in ethical scholarship.
If you have any questions or need assistance in finding the right online degree for you, contact an Admissions Counselor at (800) 424-9596!
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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Available Arts and Sciences Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History
Executive Certificate in History
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 research and investigation 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 degree is worth it.
Return on Investment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides valuable information on how a degree can impact salary prospects. Learn more!*
Employment Opportunities
Explore job outlook statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the following careers: historians** and archivists, curators, and museum workers.***
Professional Connections
Mastering concepts and gaining advanced knowledge shouldn’t be the only benefits of a 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 April 19, 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 Historians (viewed online April 19, 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 Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers (viewed online April 19, 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
Military Tuition Discount
We want to help you find the doctoral degree you want – at a price you’ve earned. As a thank-you for your military service, Liberty University offers eligible current and former service members like you or your spouse multiple pathways to earn a doctoral degree for only $300/credit hour. Find out how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity as you work toward your goal of reaching the pinnacle of your profession – for less.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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