Catalog: Undergraduate Catalog 2015-2016
Title: Programs of Study
Programs of Study
Liberty University's educational philosophy is based on the integration of
fundamental Christian beliefs and the liberal arts tradition. Its programs are
designed to prepare students to assume leadership roles in society.
Academic Programs
At the undergraduate level, Liberty University defines a degree program as a
major. Concentrations and cognates within given majors are listed under the
major. Liberty University defines a Concentration as a specific grouping of 18 or
more credit hours that may be offered within the requirements for an
Undergraduate Major or Graduate Program. A Cognate/Specialization is defined
as a specific grouping of 9 to 17 credit hours that may be offered within the
requirements for an Undergraduate Major or Graduate Program.
The requirements for graduation for all undergraduate programs are listed in this
Catalog and on Degree Completion Plans (DCP) which can be accessed at http://www.libert
http://www.liberty.edu/index .cfm?PID=2981. Specific Course Requirements and
Course Sequences for all residential majors may be found
at h t t p : / /www.liberty.edu/casas.
A course planning schedule is provided in order for students to plan their classes
for upcoming semesters. The planning schedule presents every class offered and
the terms where it is scheduled to be taught. This schedule is sorted
alphabetically by class. You can find the course planning schedule by visiting the
following site: http://www.liberty.edu/academics/registrar/index.cfm?PID=23103
Undergraduate students declare a major when they are accepted to Liberty. They
may process a change of major at any time following matriculation through the
College of Applied Studies and Academic Success (CASAS). Exceptions are majors
which require acceptance into the program, i.e., Athletic Training, Education,
Individualized Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Nursing majors.
A complete listing of the majors and minors offered at Liberty follows.
Concentrations and cognates within given majors are listed under the major.
Liberty University defines a Concentration as a specific grouping of 18 or more
credit hours that may be offered within the requirements for an Undergraduate
Major or Graduate Program. A Cognate is defined as a specific grouping of 9 to
17 credit hours that may be offered within the requirements for an Undergraduate
Major or Graduate Program.
Unless published in this Catalog, no other undergraduate degree programs or
major and minor fields can be offered by Liberty and students must be aware that
Liberty has no responsibility to offer any degree program, major, or minor unless
such information is found in this publication. At least 50% of the semester
hours in the major for any program of study or minor must be earned at
Liberty University with the exception of the A.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Teacher Licensure
Liberty University offers teacher licensure programs which are approved by the
State of Virginia Department of Education.
Those who enter the teacher licensure program must complete the academic
major, be subject to the same general education requirements as all other
students, and complete academic and practicum experiences related to
professional teacher training.
Those wishing to pursue teacher-related programs should seek information from
the Teacher Licensure Office in the School of Education. Licensure information is
also available at h t t p : / /www.liberty.edu/uguide.
College of Applied Studies and Academic Success
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Individualized
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Interdisciplinary
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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Individualized
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Interdisciplinary
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Minors
Degree Program
Energy STEM:
Science
Technology,
Engineering, Math
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Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)
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Technical Studies
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Family and Child
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Family and
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Fashion and Interiors
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Concentration:
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Concentration:
Fashion
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Concentration:
Interior Design
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History
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Mathematics
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Cognate:
Actuarial
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Social Sciences
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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American Sign
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English
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Spanish
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Teaching English as
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American Sign
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Chinese
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Creation Studies
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English
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Family and
Consumer Sciences
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Textiles
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Family and
Consumer Sciences
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Family and
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Nutrition
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Family and
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French
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History
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International Studies
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Linguistics
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Mathematics
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Military History
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Military Leadership
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Philosophy
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Spanish
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Helms School of Government
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Degree Program
Criminal Justice
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Business
Administration
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Juvenile Justice
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Public
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Strategic
Intelligence
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Government
Concentration:
International
Relations
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Concentration:
Politics and Policy
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Concentration:
Pre-Law
Concentration:
Western Legal
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Cognate:
Public
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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Government
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Concentration:
International
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Concentration:
Politics and
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Concentration:
Western Legal
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International
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Concentration:
International
Politics and
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Concentration:
Strategic and
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Criminal Justice
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Government
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Relations
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Politics and Policy
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Public
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Strategic and
Intelligence Studies
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Western Legal
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Certificate in
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Certificate in Public
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School of Aeronautics
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Aeronautics
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Concentration:
Aviation Maintenance
Management
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Concentration:
Commercial/Corporate
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Concentration: Global
Studies
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Concentration:
Unmanned Aerial
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Cognate: Military
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Associate of Arts (A.A.)
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Airline Flight
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Airline Flight
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Certificate in
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School of Behavioral Sciences
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Human Services
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Psychology
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Cognate:
Addictions
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Cognate:
Christian
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Counseling
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Criminal
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Military
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Sports
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Social Work
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Associate of Arts (A.A.)
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Psychology
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Certificate in
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School of Business
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Accounting
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Cognate:
Communications
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Cognate: Green
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Cognate:
Healthcare
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Human
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International
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Leadership
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Cognate: Public
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Accounting
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Cognate: Data
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Cognate:
Database
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Cognate: Global
Studies
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Cognate:
Information
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Healthcare
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Accounting
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Certificate in
Accounting
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Certificate in
Application
Development
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Certificate in
Business
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Certificate in Data
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Certificate in
Database
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Certificate in
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Certificate in
International
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Certificate in Web
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School of Communication and Creative Arts
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Cinematic Arts
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Concentration: Audio
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Concentration:
Performance
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Concentration: Social
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Concentration:
Transmedia Writing
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Concentration: Video
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Journalism
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Speech Communication
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Concentration:
Professional
Communication
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Concentration:
Speech
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Strategic Communication
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Cognate: Social
Media Management
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Cognate: Strategic
Communication
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Studio and Digital Arts
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Concentration:
Graphic Design
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Concentration:
Studio Art
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Theatre Arts
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Arts
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Concentration:
Dramaturgy
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Concentration:
Performance
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Concentration:
Production
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Degree Program
Studio and Digital
Arts
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Concentration:
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Cinematic Arts
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Photography
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Studio Art
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Theatre Arts
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School of Divinity
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Biblical and
Educational Studies
Christian
Leadership and
Church Ministries
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Cognate:
Adventure
Leadership
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Cognate:
Biblical Studies
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Cognate:
Global Studies
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Cognate:
Technical
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Cognate:
Theology and
Apologetics
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Cognate:
Women’s
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Cognate:
Worship
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Christian
Leadership and
Management
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Global Studies
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Pastoral Leadership
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Religion
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Cognate:
Biblical and
Theological
Studies
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Cognate:
Christian
Counseling
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Cognate:
Christian
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Cognate:
Evangelism
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Religious Studies
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Concentration:
Biblical
Languages
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Concentration:
Global Studies
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Concentration:
Jewish Studies
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Concentration:
New Testament
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Concentration:
Old Testament
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Concentration:
Theology and
Apologetics
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Youth Ministries
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Adventure
Leadership
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Cognate:
Biblical Studies
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Cognate:
Christian
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Cognate:
Cinematic Arts
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Cognate:
Coaching
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Cognate:
Global Studies
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Cognate:
Pastoral
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Cognate:
Sport Outreach
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Cognate:
Technical
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Cognate:
Theology and
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Cognate:
Women’s
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Cognate:
Worship
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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Biblical Studies
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Associate of Arts (A.A.)
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Religion
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Adventure
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Apologetics and
Cultural
Engagement
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Biblical Greek
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Biblical Languages
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Biblical Studies
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Church Ministries
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Evangelism
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Expositional
Preaching
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Global Studies
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Jewish Studies
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New Testament
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Old Testament
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Pastoral Leadership
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Theology
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Women's Leadership
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Youth Ministries
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Undergraduate Certificates
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Certificate in
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Certificate in
Christian Ministry
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Certificate in Global
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School of Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Degree Program
Coaching
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Early Childhood
Education
Interdisciplinary
Studies
Elementary
Education
Integrated Studies
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English
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Cognate: Math
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Cognate:
Science
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Cognate:
Social Science
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Cognate:
Spanish
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Elementary
Education
Interdisciplinary
Studies
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Special Education
Integrated Studies
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Special Education
Interdisciplinary
Studies
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Sport Management
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Early Childhood
Education
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Education
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Minors
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Autism
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Coaching
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Special Education
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Special Education
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Sport Management
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Sport Outreach
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Undergraduate Certificates
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Certificate in
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School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Computer
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Computer Science
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Electrical
Engineering
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Industrial and
Systems Engineering
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Mechanical
Engineering
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Computer Science
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Information Security
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School of Health Sciences
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Athletic Training
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Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
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Biology
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Biomedical Sciences
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Global Studies
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Biopsychology
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Cell and Molecular
Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental
Biology
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Exercise Science
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Concentration:
Fitness Specialist
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Concentration:
Pre-Professional
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Forensic Science
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General Biology
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Health Promotion
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Concentration:
Certified Health
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Concentration:
Clinical
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Kinesiology
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Concentration:
Health and
Physical
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Concentration:
Health and
Physical
Education,
Non-Licensure
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Zoo and Wildlife
Biology
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Zoology
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Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.)
Degree Program
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Medical Office
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Biology
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Biomedical Sciences
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Chemistry
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Health Promotion
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School of Law
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Paralegal Studies
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Paralegal Studies
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Degree Program
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Certificate in
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School of Music
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Music Instrumental
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Music and Worship
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Concentration:
Cinematic Arts
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Concentration:
Pastoral
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Concentration:
Worship
Technology
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Cognate:
Biblical Studies
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Cognate:
Business
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Cognate:
Theatre
Ministries
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Cognate:
Women’s
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Cognate:
Youth
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Music Instrumental
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Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
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Artist Development
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Choral Music Music Education
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Commercial Music
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Concentration:
Film Scoring
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Concentration:
Jazz Studies
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Guitar Performance
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Instrumental Music
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Leadership
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Music in World
Cultures
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Piano Performance
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Songwriting
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String Performance
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Vocal Performance
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Woodwind, Brass,
or Percussion
Performance
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Worship Studies
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Music – Brass,
Woodwind, or
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Music – Liberal Arts
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Music –
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School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
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Nursing
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Wilmington School of the Bible
Graduate of Theology Certificate (Th.G.)
Degree Program
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Course Identification
Each course is identified by a four-letter prefix and a three digit number. The
letters represent the academic area. The first digit will be 1, 2, 3, or 4 to indicate
that the course is a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior level course,
respectively. Graduate course numbers begin with 5 and above.
COURSE PREFIXES
ACCT Accounting
EXSC Exercise Science
AIRS Air Force ROTC
FACS Family and Consumer Sciences
Adventure Leadership
ALOM
FREN French
and Outdoor Ministry
AMOA Medical Office AssistantFRSM Freshman Seminar
APOL Apologetics
GBST General Biblical Studies
ARTS Studio and Digital Art GEED General Education
American Sign
ASLI
GEOG Geography
Language
ATHL Athletics
GLST Global Studies
ATTR Athletic Training
GOVT Government
AVIA Aviation
GREK Greek
Aviation Maintenance
AVMN
GRMN German
Technician (Certificate)
Aviation Maintenance
AVMT
HBRW Hebrew
Technician
BCHM Biochemistry
HIEU European History
BIBL Biblical Studies
HIST History Research and Methods
BIOL Biology
HIUS United States History
Business Management
BMIS
HIWD World History
Information Systems
BUSI Business
HLTH Health
BWVW Biblical Worldview
HONR Honors
CARA Conversational Arabic HSER Human Services
CARP Carpentry
HVAC Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning
CCOU Christian Counseling
INDS Interdisciplinary/Individualized Studies
CESL Conversational English INFO Informatics
CERE Conversational French INFT Information Technology
CGRM Conversational German JOUR Journalism
CHEM Chemistry
KINE Kinesiology
CHHI Church History
LIFC Life Coaching
CHIN Chinese
LING Linguistics
CHMN Church Ministries
MASN Masonry
CHND Conversational Hindi
MATH Mathematics
CINE Cinematic Arts
MENT Mentoring
CJUS Criminal Justice
MILT Military
CLED Christian Leadership
MISC Military Science – Army ROTC
College Learning
CLST
MUSC Music
Strategies
COMS Communication Studies NASC Natural Science
COSP Spanish Composition NSSR New Student Seminar
CRFT Craft Skills
NURS Nursing
CRIS Crisis Counseling
PHIL Philosophy
CRST Creation Studies
PHSC Physical Science
CSCI Computer Science
PHYS
Computer Science
CSIS
PLAW
Information Systems
CSMA Conversational Chinese PLED
CSPA Conversational Spanish PLMB
CSTU Cultural Studies
PRTH
DIGI Digital Media
PSYC
Digital Media and
DMCA
RLGN
Creative Arts
ECON Economics
RLST
EDSP Special Education
RUSS
EDUC Education
SCOM
English Language
ELIL
SMGT
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