School of Communication and the Arts Learn how to engage audiences through words and visuals.
Reach Your Creative Potential with the School of Communication and the Arts
The fields of communication and the arts are fundamentally linked — together, through words and visuals, we engage with audiences, move hearts, and change minds. Through applications in business to productions on the stage, these connections to the audience are built on a core of skills and knowledge that build on artistic and performance talent.
Liberty University’s School of Communication and the Arts is dedicated to equipping you with the practical skills and ethical foundations you need to impact the world with your art and message.
Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus ranked among Niche.com's Top 5 College Campuses in America
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
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Value of Degree
With a degree from the School of Communication and the Arts, you will:
- Develop skills and expertise to bring the best performance and communications techniques to your field.
- Learn cutting-edge technologies and get ready to tackle the challenges of communication strategies and digital media with confidence.
- Learn from communication professionals with real-world experience who are grounded in their Christian faith.
As the need for more interactive visual communication grows, so too does the need for graphic designers with the knowledge and expertise of the latest software and creative tools. Through our communication and the arts classes, you can develop the skills you need to create compelling art and designs while gaining valuable experience through hands-on learning opportunities.
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: social media specialist** and advertising manager.***
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 Employment, wages, and projected change in employment by typical entry-level education (viewed online March 25, 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 Career Outlook – Social Medial Specialist, 2016 (viewed March 25, 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 Occupational Outlook Handbook – Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers, 2022 (viewed March 25, 2024). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Top Careers
Our faculty is made up of industry professionals with years of real-world experience who are grounded in their Christian faith. Liberty’s mission is to Train Champions for Christ, and we fulfill our mission by preparing professionals to enter their fields grounded in a Christian worldview.
Advertising manager
Art director
Communication specialist
Graphic designer
Multimedia artist and animator
Social media manager
Marketing/communications director
Recruitment coordinator
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, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $300 per credit hour for doctoral courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder**
- 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)
*For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
**Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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