VOLUME XXXVII - Liberty University

VOLUME XXXVII

JULY 2016

NUMBER 1

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY?

1971 University Boulevard

Lynchburg, VA 24515

434-582-2000

UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

2016-2017

Liberty University is accredited by the

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

to award associate, bachelor, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097

or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Liberty University.

Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid,

educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Liberty University.

The University reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice. The regulations, programs,

courses, personnel, and costs listed herein are subject to change after publication of this bulletin through

established procedures. In such cases, the University will attempt to communicate these changes to all students,

faculty, and staff through written means. It is IMPORTANT that each student familiarize himself with the

regulations set forth in this Catalog and assumes his proper responsibilities concerning them.

UNIVERSITY CALENDAR 2016-2017

The University calendar is posted online at liberty.edu/registrar

FIRST SEMESTER

August 15, Monday

Faculty Return

August 17 ¨C 23, Wednesday - Tuesday

Faculty Orientation

August 24 & 25 Wednesday - Thursday

Residence Halls open for new students

(Staggered arrival; new students will be emailed with specific time

frame that applies)

Dining Halls open at 12 PM Wednesday for new students

Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former

undergraduate students

August 25-26, Thursday - Friday

New Student Seminar - Required for all new students (Transfer

and incoming Freshmen)

August 26, Friday

Residence Halls open for returning students at 1PM

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students

August 29, Monday

Classes begin, 8:15 AM

August 29 ¨C September 2, Monday ¨C Friday

Add/Drop Week

September 2, Friday

Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM

October 6-7, Thursday ¨C Friday

Fall Break

November 8, Tuesday

Election Day ¨C No Class

November 18, Friday

Last day to withdraw from a UG class with a "W"

Thanksgiving Vacation begins after last class

Dining Hall closes after dinner

November 21 - 25 Monday ¨C Friday

Thanksgiving vacation

December 9, Friday

Last day of classes

Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a "W"

December 12, Monday

Reading Day

December 13 - 16, Tuesday ¨C Friday

Final Examinations

December 16, Friday

Fall semester ends

Residence Halls close at noon

Dining Hall closes after dinner

December 23, Friday

Final grades due

WINTER INTERSESSION

December 19 ¨C January 8

SECOND SEMESTER

January 9, Monday

Spring Intensives Begin

Faculty Return

January 12, Thursday

Residence Halls open for new students

Dining Halls open at 12 PM for new students

Enrollment Assistance for new, transfer, and former

undergraduate students

January 13, Friday

Residence Halls open for returning students at 1 PM

Dining Hall opens at 12 PM for returning students

January 12 ¨C 13, Thursday - Friday

New Student Seminar - Required for all new students

(Transfer and incoming Freshmen)

January 16, Monday

Classes begin, 8:15 AM

January 16 ¨C 20, Monday ¨C Friday

Add/Drop Week

January 20, Friday

Last day to add or drop a class until 4 PM

March 10, Friday

Spring Break begins after last class

Dining Hall closes after dinner

March 13 - 17, Monday-Friday

Spring Break

March 29, Wednesday

Annual Assessment Day

April 14, Friday

Last day to withdraw from a UG class with a "W"

April 17, Monday

Easter Holiday ¨C No Classes

May 2, Tuesday

Last day of classes

Last day to withdraw from a GR class with a "W"

May 3, Wednesday

Reading Day

May 4 ¨C May 9, Thursday-Tuesday

Final Examinations

May 10, Wednesday

Residence Halls close at noon

May 12, Friday

Baccalaureate Service

Spring semester ends

May 13, Saturday

Commencement

Dining Hall closes after breakfast

May 19, Friday

Final grades due

May 17-19, Wednesday-Friday

Faculty Workdays

SUMMER SESSION

May 15¨C August 25

Summer session 2016 classes in session

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

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School of Aeronautics ¨C Online Programs

135

Message from the President and the Provost

2

General Information

Accreditation and Memberships

Doctrinal Position

Statement of Mission and Purpose

Statement on Worldview

Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

4

4

5

6

6

6

School of Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Social Work

School of Behavioral Sciences ¨C Online Program

137

137

139

141

Introduction to the Campus

9

School of Business

Accounting

Business Administration

Information Systems

Informatics

School of Business ¨C Online Programs

144

145

145

148

149

151

School of Communication & Creative Arts

Cinematic Arts ¨C Zaki Gordon Center

Digital Media & Communication Arts

Studio & Digital Arts

Theatre Arts

School of Communication & Creative Arts ¨C

Online Programs

158

158

159

163

165

168

Rawlings School of Divinity

Biblical Studies

Christian Leadership and Church Ministries

Global Studies

Rawlings School of Divinity ¨C Online Programs

169

172

174

179

182

School of Education

Teacher Education

Sport Management

School of Education ¨C Online Programs

186

186

193

195

School of Engineering & Computational Sciences

Engineering Programs

Computational Science Programs

School of Engineering & Computational Sciences

¨C Online Programs

199

199

202

Helms School of Government

Criminal Justice

Government

Helms School of Government ¨C Online Programs

205

206

206

211

School of Health Sciences

Biology & Chemistry

Health Professions

Public and Community Health

School of Health Sciences ¨C Online Programs

215

215

222

227

230

School of Law ¨C Liberty University Online Programs

232

School of Music

Center for Music and the Performing Arts

Center for Music and Worship

234

235

243

School of Nursing

School of Nursing ¨C Online Program

251

253

Willmington School of the Bible ¨C Online Program

254

English Language Institute

256

Courses of Instruction

258

Board of Trustees

371

Administration and Staff

371

University Calendar

Liberty University Online

Liberty University Online Academic Calendar

14

15

Admissions ¨C Resident

Admissions ¨C Online

Admissions ¨C Certificates

16

21

25

Academic Information and Policies ¨C Resident

Academic Information and Policies ¨C Online

27

41

Expenses and Financial Policy ¨C Resident

Expenses and Financial Policy ¨C Online

52

58

Financial Aid Information and Policies

63

Center for Applied Research and Scholarship

66

Student Affairs

67

Office of Spiritual Development

69

Campus Recreation

70

Intercollegiate Athletics

73

University Services

74

University Services - Online Program

78

Jerry Falwell Library

81

Programs of Study

Course Numbering and Identification

83

92

204

Center for Academic Support & Advising Services

Interdisciplinary Studies Major

Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Major

Center for Digital Wellness

Office of Disability Academic Support

Center for Academic Support & Advising Services ¨C

Online Program

94

100

101

103

105

College of Arts and Sciences

Air Force ¨C ROTC

Army ¨C ROTC

English

Family & Child Development

Family & Consumer Sciences

Fashion and Interiors

History

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences ¨C Online Program

103

103

104

105

107

107

108

110

114

115

119

120

College of General Studies

Information Technology

General Education Requirements ¨C

Resident Programs

General Education Requirements ¨C

Online Programs

121

122

Distinguished Professorships and Emeriti

374

122

Financing the University

375

126

Faculty Roster ¨C Full-Time

376

School of Aeronautics

129

101

This publication uses the masculine pronoun in the generic sense.

Liberty University Undergraduate Catalog ¨C 2016-2017

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Message from the President

Liberty University, founded in 1971, is the

largest private, nonprofit four-year college in the

nation, the largest university in Virginia, and the

largest Christian university in the world.

You have an opportunity to be part of this

exciting university! We invite you to join our

14,500 students studying on our Lynchburg, Va.,

campus or more than 95,000 taking online courses

from around the world ¡ª all training to be

Champions for Christ.

Liberty now offers more than 500 unique

programs of study. All of our courses are taught

from a biblical worldview and designed in line with

our mission to develop Christ-centered men and

women with the values, knowledge, and skills

essential for impacting tomorrow¡¯s world. Every

faculty member is a professing Christian who

believes that teaching is a calling, not just a job.

We are in the midst of rebuilding our campus and adding many state-of-the-art facilities to

support our academic programs. Classrooms are equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure

that students are exposed to the latest advancements in their fields.

While a spiritual focus and quality academics remain our top priorities, Liberty also offers 20

NCAA Division I athletic teams, 35 Club Sports teams, and a large variety of student activities,

intramural sports, and recreational opportunities that you will not find at other Christian colleges.

I invite you to explore our courses and learn more about how Liberty can help prepare you for

the career you have dreamed of, and one in which you can make a real difference in this world.

Jerry Falwell

President

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Liberty University Undergraduate Catalog ¨C 2016-2017

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