Military Studies (B.S.) - International Security - Online
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2019 through summer 2020. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | University Core Competencies | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
| 1 | Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements |
| 2 | All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course |
| 3 | Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses 1 | ||
| GEOG 200 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GOVT 200 | Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise | 3 |
| HIUS 222 | Survey of American History II | 3 |
| Major Core | ||
| GEOG 320 | Regional Studies in Geography | 3 |
| or HIWD 370 | Comparative Civilization | |
| HIEU 390 | Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIWD 375 | Korean and Vietnam Wars | 3 |
| HIWD 376 | Middle Eastern Warfare | 3 |
| HIUS 380 | Modern American Military History | 3 |
| GOVT 381 | Intelligence Analysis | 3 |
| or GOVT 483 | Military Intelligence | |
| MISC 300 | Methods of Military Analysis | 3 |
| MISC 350 | Military Leaders and Leadership | 3 |
| MISC 491 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Cognate | ||
| HIWD 341 | Modern Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| MISC 490 | Research in Military Doctrine | 3 |
| Government Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 33-45 credit hours of free electives | 33-45 | |
| Total Hours | 78-90 | |
| 1 | Courses may also fulfill select general education requirements |
| 2 | Choose from the following courses not already applying to the major: GOVT 381 Intelligence Analysis (3 c.h.) or GOVT 483 Military Intelligence (3 c.h.) |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 50% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date