Government (A.A.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. 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 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| 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 | 37-40 | |
- 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 & EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 & THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| GOVT 200 | Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise 1 | 3 |
| GOVT 220 | American Government 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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Course may also fulfill select general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| GOVT 210 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| GOVT 320 | American Executive Processes/Institutions | 3 |
| GOVT 322 | American Legislative System | 3 |
| GOVT 327 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| GOVT 350 | Political Economy and Public Policy | 3 |
| Criminal Justice or Government Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice or Government Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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Choose any 300-400 level CJUS or GOVT course not already required in the major
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 61 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 15.25 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
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Cultural Studies Elective (GOVT 200) 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| GOVT 220 | American Government | 3 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| GOVT 210 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GOVT 320 | American Executive Processes/Institutions | 3 |
| GOVT 322 | American Legislative System | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| GOVT 327 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| GOVT 350 | Political Economy and Public Policy | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| CSER | 0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 61-64 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling foundational skills requirements.
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
- 3
Choose a 300-400 level CJUS or GOVT course not already required in the major.