SCHOOL of BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES featuring the JAMES C. DOBSON CENTER for CHILD DEVELOPMENT, MARRIAGE, & FAMILY STUDIES
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Why you should choose Liberty: • • • • • • • •
100 percent online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level* Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Credit for prior learning Respected degrees in the most in-demand fields Courses taught from a biblical worldview A 17:1 student-to-professor ratio Free support services, such as the Online Writing Center, résumé critiquing, and the Career Center Learn from world-renowned Christian psychologist James C. Dobson
*excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
A format for
EVERYONE Liberty University offers three online terms to accommodate busy schedules: fall, spring, and summer. In addition, each semester is broken down into eight-week sub-terms and one semester-long term.
Term Schedule Spring ’18
Fall ’17
A
A
Aug. 28-Dec. 22
B
Aug. 28-Oct. 20
Jan. 22-May 18
B
D
Jan. 22-March 16
Oct. 30-Dec. 22
C
Sept. 25-Nov. 17
C
Summer ’18
A
May 21-Aug. 24
B
May 21-July 13
D
July 2-Aug. 24
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D
March 26-May 18
Feb. 19-April 13
UNDERGRADUATE BACHELOR’S PSYCHOLOGY Psychology – B.S. Addictions and Recovery Christian Counseling Criminal Psychology Crisis Counseling Developmental Psychology Life Coaching Military Resilience
MINORS Christian Counseling Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future Marriage & Family Studies Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development Psychology
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GRADUATE MASTER’S BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Addiction Counseling – M.A. Applied Psychology – M.A. Developmental Psychology Industrial/ Organizational Psychology Human Services Counseling – M.A. Addictions and Recovery Business Christian Ministries
Crisis Response and Trauma
Discipleship and Church Ministry Leadership Life Coaching Marriage and Family Marriage and Family Studies Military Resilience Parent and Child/Adolescent Pastoral Counseling Theology
Criminal Justice
Professional Counseling – M.A., 60 hours
Crisis Response and Trauma
School Counseling – M.Ed.
Executive Leadership Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future Health and Wellness Life Coaching Marriage and Family Military Resilience Marriage & Family Therapy – M.A., 60 hours Pastoral Counseling – M.A.
Addictions and Recovery
Community Chaplaincy
These programs are available through the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies. More information can be found on the following page.
Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. James C. Dobson
Gain a competitive edge by studying through the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies! Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, caregiver, teacher, stay-athome mom, or businessperson, these courses will strengthen your faith and grow your knowledge in the area of family and family advocacy. Join the partnership with world-renowned psychologist, author, radio show host, and family expert Dr. James C. Dobson.
Programs offered through Liberty’s James C. Dobson Center: GRADUATE M.A. in Human Services Counseling: Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future M.A. in Pastoral Counseling: Marriage & Family Studies M.A. in Pastoral Counseling: Parent and Child/Adolescent
UNDERGRADUATE MINORS Family Advocacy, Public Policy, & the Future Marriage & Family Studies Parenting & Child/Adolescent Development
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NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE SIMPLY COMPLETE THESE ADMISSION STEPS: STEP 1
Apply to Liberty University
STEP 2
Submit self-certification form or transcripts from prior college(s)
STEP 3
Start the financial aid process by completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by visiting FAFSA.gov
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STEP 4
Enroll in your first courses
STEP 5
Complete Financial Check-In Take our prior learning assessment by visiting Liberty.edu/Online/CreditFor-Prior-Learning to see if you qualify for additional college credit.
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GET YOUR DEGREE FASTER Transfer your credits • • • •
Get a free unofficial transfer consultation of your transcripts, prior to admission Transition seamlessly from your former college(s) Transfer in up to 75 percent of your degree Obtain credit for an equivalent course that you’ve previously taken through a regionally accredited college or university
Receive credit for prior learning experience, including: • • •
Military training Standardized testing Certificates or licenses in areas like: • Aviation • Law enforcement • Insurance • Real estate • Health care • On-the-job training
EDUCATION at an AF Receive a wealth of knowledge for a fraction of the cost. Liberty’s tuition rates are in the bottom third of leading online universities, and during the 2016-17 academic year, tuition rates were frozen to maximize your savings. You’ll pay less but gain so much more. Our Student Financial Services staff is committed to your academic success and is available to answer any questions that you may have.
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FFORDABLE RATE GENERAL TUITION RATES | FALL 2017, SPRING 2018, SUMMER 2018* FULL TIME
PART TIME
UNDERGRADUATE
$390
$455
GRADUATE
$565
$615
MILITARY
$250
$250
MILITARY GRADUATE
$275
$275
*Per credit hour
UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT 2017-18 FALL & SPRING - COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD
VIRGINIA RESIDENT
MILITARY
FULL-TIME TUITION (24 SEMESTER HOURS)
$9,360
$9,360
$6,000
AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)
$787
$787
$787
VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)
$-
$3,200
$-
AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID
$3,194
$3,194
$3,194
AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID
$4,148
$4,148
$4,148
AVERAGE MILITARY AID**
$-
$-
$9,730
AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS
$6,767
$6,767
$6,767
TOTAL AID*
$14,896
$18,096
$24,626
*In each case above, the student receiving these average awards would have no balance due or a cred **Includes Liberty Military Book Dollars, Tuition Assistance, and G.I. Bill® Programs.
^Graduate Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) funding is for a limited number of programs. To
The financial aid listed above is an average for the recipients for that type of aid. The financial aid ab Federal PLUS Loans. Liberty encourages all students to borrow wisely and only use the amount of lo
GRADUATE FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT 2017-18 FALL & SPRING - COSTS AND AWARDS STANDARD
VIRGINIA RESIDENT
MILITARY
FULL-TIME TUITION (18 SEMESTER HOURS)
$10,170
$10,170
$4,950
AVERAGE LIBERTY AID (E.G. DISCOUNTS)
$5,603
$5,603
$5,603
VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT (VTAG)
$-
$1,600^
$-
AVERAGE OUTSIDE AID
$3,592
$3,592
$3,592
AVERAGE FEDERAL GRANT AID
$2,264
$2,264
$2,264
AVERAGE MILITARY AID**
$-
$-
$7,445
AVERAGE FEDERAL LOANS
$11,852
$11,852
$11,852
TOTAL AID*
$23,311
$24,911
$30,756
dit balance that may be refunded to him or her during the school year.
o see the complete list and eligibility, please visit Liberty.edu/VTAG.
bove does not include other potential resources like Federal Work Study, private student loans, or oans necessary.
LIBERTY’S MILITARY COMMUNITY
is nearly
30,000
STRONG.
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If you are a service member, veteran, or a military spouse, you can enjoy the following benefits: • • • • • • •
Tuition discounts Book Vouchers (undergraduate) College credit for military training Scholarships GI Bill© and Post 9-11 GI Bill© certification Tuition Assistance processing Application fee waiver for service members and veterans
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