Associate Degree in Government
Prepare for a government career in just two years with an Associate of Arts in Government at the Liberty University. Gain a clear understanding of the issues, interest, and institutions of American politics, and study the ongoing struggle between liberalism and conservatism.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$23,800 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice degree at the Liberty University will prepare you for a specialized career such as a criminal investigator, detective, and corrections officer.
Our two-year program combines criminal justice and general education courses along with graduation requirements. If you would like to further your education after graduating, you can request to transfer your courses to one of Liberty’s bachelor’s degree programs.
Understand the role of worldview in public policy as well as the role of civil government versus the role of the market.
The two-year Associate of Arts in Government degree at the Liberty University combines government and general education courses from our bachelor’s degree to give you the foundation you need to better understand government and the way it operates. If you would like to further your education after graduating, you can request to transfer your courses to one of Liberty’s bachelor’s degree programs.
Learn How To:
- Evaluate the nature and role of government from a biblical worldview
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the discipline of government
- Exhibit basic analytical skills and the ability to communicate ideas in written format
Courses included
- Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise
- American Government
- Political Economy and Public Policy
Minimum requirements
Admission decisions are competitive and are based primarily on the following factors:
- Cumulative (unweighted) GPA from high school or college
- GED scores (if applicable)
- Consistency and trends of grades
- Results from the SAT, ACT, or CLT
- Essay submission
50% of admitted students come from within the following mid-ranges:
- High School GPA: 3.15-3.83
- SAT (ERW* and math only): 1020-1220
- ACT composite: 20-27