School of Behavioral Sciences Help society and your fellow man with a behavioral science degree.

If you’re considering a behavioral psychology degree or another related program, it’s important to know what you’re committing to. Here is a breakdown of how long it might take to complete your degree, depending on the program you choose:

• If you’re interested in an associate degree in behavioral science online, these programs can take as little as 1.5 years to complete.
• Considering a bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, forensic psychology, or a biblical psychology degree? You can earn an online bachelor’s degree in about 3.5 years.
• Maybe you’re considering an online master’s in psychology, a master’s in counseling, a master’s in social work, or a licensed professional counselor (LPC) degree online. Our master’s programs vary in length. Some can be completed in 1.5 years while others may take a bit longer at 2.5 years.
• Finally, you may be considering a behavioral sciences degree at the doctoral level. These programs vary as well but can typically be completed in 3-4 years. Additionally, our postgraduate programs allow you to gain doctoral-level training in as little as 1.5 years!

There are a variety of behavioral sciences online degrees to choose from. These degrees range from the associate to the doctoral level and cover human services, professional counseling, and more.

Here are some of the majors that Liberty offers:

• Our behavioral sciences associate degrees online include psychology and Christian counseling programs.
• For our bachelor’s degrees in behavioral sciences, we offer a bachelor of social work program, a bachelor’s degree in human services, and a B.S. in Psychology.
• At the master’s level, our online degrees in behavioral sciences include applied psychology, social work, and marriage and family therapy, as well as addiction, clinical mental health, human services, pastoral, and school counseling.
• Our doctoral behavioral health degrees online include community care and counseling, counselor education and supervision, and psychology. We also offer a postgraduate degree in community care and counseling.

The best online social work degree will depend on your needs as a student. Do you prefer some in-person instruction or purely online learning? Do you need an accredited degree? Does the school line up with your values? Answering these questions can help you figure out what’s best for you.

We believe the School of Behavioral Sciences at Liberty University stands out. Here are some reasons why:

• Our B.S. in Social Work is accredited by CSWE, the Council on Social Work Education. You can be confident that your degree will be respected among employers.
• Our social work bachelor’s and master’s degrees can be completed almost entirely online. You can continue working, volunteering, and spending time with family while pursuing your degree — all from the comfort of home.
• Liberty University’s mission is Training Champions for Christ. We incorporate biblical principles into all of our courses and are committed to helping you become a professional of integrity.

Apply today to start your journey to a rewarding career in counseling, human services, or mental health! If you feel called to help troubled individuals in your community, then let us help you get the training you need. Liberty’s online programs integrate science, practice, and faith to help you be a Champion for Christ in your field!