Institutional Accreditation

SACSCOC – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Liberty University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

Accreditation ensures that Liberty University has met strict standards with regard to degree programs, faculty, administration, student support, and services. Accreditation also ensures that courses taken and degrees earned through Liberty University will be accepted by other accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Schools participate in the accreditation process in order to gain third-party recognition that verifies the institution meets certain standards of academic and administrative quality and is committed to continual improvement.

As an accredited institution, Liberty University is eligible to participate in federal education programs such as tuition assistance, government tuition reimbursement programs, the GI Bill®, and corporate tuition assistance. Credits and degrees earned through Liberty are therefore recognized by private industries and by the federal government for promotion, assignment, and position qualification standards.

SACSCOC accredits degree-granting higher education institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, which make up one of six geographic regions for accreditation in the United States.

Program Accreditation

In addition to regional accreditation, many of Liberty’s programs are accredited or otherwise recognized by specialized professional and accrediting agencies:

Business

Liberty University’s School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Accredited programs include:

ACBSP accreditation encompasses both resident and online programs.

11520 West 119th Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 339-9356

Computer Science

Liberty’s residential Computer Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)

Counseling

Liberty’s online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and online MEd in School Counseling programs are also accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 535-5990

In addition to CACREP, the MEd in School Counseling program is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System.

1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077

Divinity

Liberty University’s John W. Rawlings School of Divinity is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)*, demonstrating that it values the four core principles of ATS: diversity, quality and improvement, collegiality, and leadership. The approved programs include:

10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15275-1110
Call: (412) 788-6505
Fax: (412) 788-6510

*The PhD in Applied Apologetics, PhD in Bible Exposition, PhD in Christian Leadership, and PhD in Practical Theology are not approved by the Commission on Accrediting of The Association of Theological Schools but are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Education

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits Liberty University’s School of Education. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through content and pedagogy, clinical partnerships and practice, candidate recruitment, progression and support, program impact, and quality assurance and continuous improvement.

CAEP is the only national accreditor for education preparation recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation since its inception. We believe in striving for excellence in educator preparation, and we advance equity and performance through evidence-based reviews that promote quality and continuous improvement.

1140 19th St NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-0077

Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)

P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
(804) 225-2023

Liberty’s Teacher Licensure Program is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO
80962-5130
(800) 367-0798

Engineering

Currently, the following statements only pertain to the residential programs.

• The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Industrial and Systems Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Industrial Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs and the Program Criteria for Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

ABET
415 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7700
(410) 625-2238 (Fax)

Exercise Science

Liberty’s Exercise Science program (residential) is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350

Forensic Science

Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science residential program is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

410 North 21st Street
Colorado Spring, CO 20901-0669
(719) 636-0669

Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and the postgraduate APRN certificate program at Liberty University School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

One DuPont Circle, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036-1120
(202) 887-6791

Liberty’s Registered Nurse program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBN).

Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA
23233-1463
(804) 367-4515

The Liberty University School of Nursing Simulation Center is accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) in the areas of Teaching/Education.

2021 L Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(866)730-6127

Osteopathic Medicine

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), operating under authority granted to it by the U.S. Department of Education, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

The address and phone number of the accrediting agency are:

Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-8097
Fax: 312-202-8397

Public Health

The Liberty University MPH program with concentrations in Health Promotion, Global Health, Nutrition (residentially/online), Epidemiology (residentially), and Environmental Health (online) as well as the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 220
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 789-1050

Respiratory Therapy

The BS Degree Entry into Respiratory Therapy Practice, CoARC program number 200640, BS in Respiratory Therapy, in Lynchburg, Virginia, program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).

The BS Degree Advancement Program in Respiratory Care, CoARC program number 510013, BS in Respiratory Therapy online program holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).

This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit).

Social Work

Liberty’s BS in Social Work, Master of Social Work, and Advanced Standing Master of Social Work degree programs, offered in both residential and distance education formats, are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 519-2078

School of Law

Liberty University School of Law is accredited by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).

321 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 988-5000

School of Music

Liberty University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). NASM accredits all music programs. The School of Music also offers two degrees that are not music degrees: the BS in Worship Studies and the Doctor of Worship Studies.

11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
(703) 437-0700

Sports Management

The sport management degree program(s) at Liberty University has received specialized accreditation through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) located in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. The sport management programs in the following degrees are accredited by COSMA:

• Bachelor of Science Sport Management (Residential) with cognates in:
  • General Studies
  • Sport Administration
  • Sport Communication and Public Relations
  • Sport Outreach
  • Venue and Event Management
• Master of Science in Sport Management (Residential and Online) with cognates in:
  • General Studies
  • Outdoor Adventure Sport
  • Sport Administration
  • Tourism

Memberships

Liberty is a member of the following:

ACSI – Association of Christian Schools International
www.acsi.org/

P.O. Box 65130
Colorado Springs, CO
80962-5130
Phone: (800) 367-0798

CICV – Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia
http://www.cicv.org/

P. O. Box 1005
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0606

NCAA – The National Collegiate Athletic Association
www.ncaa.org/

700 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN
46206-6222
Phone: (317) 917-6222

State Certification

Liberty University is authorized to confer degrees by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

SCHEV – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
www.schev.edu/

James Monroe Building
101 North Fourteenth Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 225-2600

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.