Admissions Requirements Matrix

Admissions Requirements Matrix

Master’s Degree Programs

Program Format GPA GPA for Caution GRE Recommendations Contact Information Recommendations Statement of Purpose Essay Research Paper/Writing Sample
Juris Master (JM) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Juris Master in American Legal Studies (JM) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Juris Master in International Legal Studies (JM) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Laws in International Legal Studies (LLM) O 3.00 case-by-case N 2 N N N
Master of Arts in Addiction Counseling (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MA) O 2.50 none N N N N N
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (MABS) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics (MA) O/R 2.50 2.00 N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Communication (MA) O/R 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Composition (MA) O 3.00 2.75 N N N Y N
Master of Arts in Digital Content (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Educational Studies (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in English (MA) R 3.00 case-by-case N N N Y Y
Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N 1 Y N
Master of Arts in Geography (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Global Studies (MAGS) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in History (MA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Human-Centered Design (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Research (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Linguistics (MA) O 3.00 2.75 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Literature (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MA) O 2.75 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Military Operations (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Music & Worship (MA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Music Education (MA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MA) R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Professional Writing (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N Y N
Master of Arts in Public History (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP) O/R 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Public Relations (MA) **AVAILABLE SPRING 2025** O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MA) O/R 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N Y N
Master of Arts in Visual Communication Design (MA) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Business Administration (MBA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N Y
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production (MFA) R 3.00 2.50 N N N Y1 N
Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (MFA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N Y2 N
Master of Fine Arts in Script & Screenwriting (MFA) **AVAILABLE SPRING 2025** O 3.00 2.50 N N 2 N Y
Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (MFA) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N Y3 N
Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Public Administration (MPA) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Public Health (MPH) O/R 2.50 none N N N N N
Master of Science in Aeronautics (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Applied Statistics (MS) **AVAILABLE SPRING 2025** 0 3.00 2.75 N N N N N
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS) R 3.00 2.75 N N N Y N
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS) - 1-yr option R 2.75 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MS) - 2-yr option R 2.75 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Cyber Security (MS) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Engineering (MS) R 3.00 none N N N N N
Master of Science in Engineering Management (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Exercise Science & Wellness (MS) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Finance (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Homeland Security & Disaster Management (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Human Biology (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Human Performance (MS) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in International Relations (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Marketing (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in National Security (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Nutrition (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Political Science (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Project Management (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Psychology (MS) R 3.00 2.75 Y4 N 2 N N
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) R 3.00 none N N N N N
Master of Science in Public Safety (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Social Media Management (MS) O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Science in Sport Management (MS) O/R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (MSW) O/R 3.00 2.90 N N 3 Y Y
Master of Social Work (MSW) O/R 2.50 none N N 2 Y N
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) O/R 2.70 none N N 2 Y N
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Counseling (MA) R 2.70 none N N 2 Y N
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (MA) O5 2.70 none N N 2 Y N
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) / Master of Education (MEd) - Licensure O 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Elementary Education Curriculum (MAT) / Education Specialist in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning (EdS) dual degree O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Middle Education Curriculum (MAT) / Education Specialist in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning (EdS) dual degree O 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Secondary Education Curriculum (MAT) / Education Specialist in School Curriculum & Instructional Planning (EdS) dual degree 0 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Education in School Counseling (MEd) O 2.70 none N N 2 Y N
Master of Science in Accounting (MS) O 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) O 3.00 2.00 N N 1 N N
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) dual degree O 3.00 2.00 N N 1 N N
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) / Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (MS) dual degree O 3.00 2.00 N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Executive Leadership (MA) O 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (MA) O 2.00 none N N N N N
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MA) O/R 2.50 2.25 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Worship Studies (MA) O/R 3.00 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (MEd) - Non-licensure O 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Education in Higher Education (MEd) - Non-licensure O 2.50 2.00 N N N N N
Master of Music in Performance (MM) R 3.00 2.50 N N N N N
Master of Arts in Applied Ministry (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (MA) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Biblical Languages (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Christian Leadership (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Church Planting (MA) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Educational Ministries (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action & Human Rights (MA) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) O/R 2.00 none N N N N N
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Divinity (MDiv) O/R 2.00 none N N 1 N N
Master of Religious Education (MRE) O 2.00 none N N 1 N N
1

Please visit Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production (M.F.A.) < Liberty University for details.

2

Please visit Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (M.F.A.) < Liberty University for details.

3

Please visit Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts (M.F.A.) < Liberty University for details.

4

The GRE is required only for students admitted on Caution.

5

This program contains some online courses where a portion is completed on campus.

Important Notes:

Post-Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs

Program Format GPA GPA for Caution GRE Recommendations Contact Information Recommendations Statement of Purpose Essay Research Paper/Writing Sample
Master of Theology (ThM) O 3.00 2.00 N N 1 N N
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) O 3.00 none5 N N N2 N N
Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) O 3.00 2.75 N N N N N
Doctor of Law & Policy (DLP) O 3.00 2.80 N N N N N
Doctor of Music Education (DME) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) O 3.00 2.00 N N N Y N
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) (post-MSN)3 O 3.00 none N N N Y Y
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner (post-BSN)3 O 3.00 none N N 3 Y Y
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (post-MSN)3 O 3.00 none N N 1 N Y
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (post-BSN)3 O/R4 3.00 none N N 3 Y Y
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Pubic Policy (DPP) **AVAILABLE SPRING 2025** O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Worship Studies (DWS) O 3.00 none5 N N N Y N
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) R 3.00 none Y6 3 N Y N
Education Specialist in Administration & Supervision (EdS) O 3.00 2.80 N N N N N
Education Specialist in Community Care & Counseling (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Educational Research (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Higher Education Administration (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Instructional Design & Technology (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Education Specialist in Special Education (EdS) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Education in Administration & Supervision (EdD) O 3.00 2.80 N N N N N
Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership (EdD) O 3.00 none5 N N N2 Y N
Doctor of Education in Community Care & Counseling (EdD) O 3.00 none5 N N N2 N N
Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (EdD) O 3.00 none5 N N N2 N N
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) O 3.00 none N 0 N2 N N
Doctor of Education in Higher Education Administration (EdD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Education in Instructional Design & Technology (EdD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Education in Special Education (EdD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Educational Studies (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Anatomy & Cell Biology (PhD) R 3.00 none Y 3 N Y N
Doctor of Philosophy in Bible Exposition (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (PhD) R 3.00 none N N 3 Y Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) O1 3.25 none Y 2 N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) O 3.00 none N N 1 Y N
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) O 3.00 none N N 2 Y N
Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Media (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD) R 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Leadership (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Worship (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD) O 3.00 2.75 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD) O 3.00 2.80 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Organization & Management (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education (PhD) O 3.00 none5 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Apologetics (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation (PhD) O 3.00 2.80 N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (PhD) R 3.00 none N N 3 Y Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Research (PhD) O 3.00 none N N N N N
Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) O 3.00 2.75 N N N N Y
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Leadership (PhD) O 3.00 none N N 1 Y N
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This program contains some online courses where a portion is completed on campus

2

Contact information for two recommendations may be requested as an additional requirement on a case-by-case basis.

3

There is not space on this document for a complete listing of the admission requirements. The complete list appears in the School of Nursing section of this Catalog.

4

This program includes intensives and online courses.

5

Applicants with Graduate GPA's of 2.80 to 2.99 are appeal-eligible.

6

Applicants with extensive experience in the field may request to have the GRE waived.

Important Notes:

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