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Liberty University Graduate Programs - smf6824 - 05-26-2015
According to Liberty University's website the college offers a significant discount to veterans (250/credit). It appears that the college offers several graduate certificates and master degree programs. I am interested in both; however, I am really interested in a graduate certificate there for two primary reasons: 1) Most of their certificates are only 9 hours longs, and most graduate schools only accept 9 transfer credits. 2) A certificate can be earned a lot faster and enhance my career prospects while I finish a masters degree. My only issue is that I don't know much about this school other than looking over their website. I requested information and currently waiting for it; however, does anyone have any experience with this college? My overall goal is to attain a Masters degree, probably in either management, MBA, MPA, or MPH. I realize that some may suggest just going to a college such as Chadron initially and just stick with it, and trust me I am considering that; however, if I could get a cheap certificate first that is only 9 credits long that may transfer it may help for career prospects and general motivation. I am open to any suggestions naturally. My goal is to make this cheap and regionally accredited. I also hope not to have to take any perquisite courses since my degree is not in business, but I am open to all suggestions. Thanks.
Liberty University Graduate Programs - rebel100 - 05-26-2015
Liberty is among the best known religious colleges in the country. They have garnered a fair amount of military interest for just the reason you describe...price.
I looked at ENMU and Chadron for my MBA, but settled on WGU in part because they didn't require an pre-reqs.
Most schools will cap graduate credits at 6 not 9...not a reason to turn down a 9 credit cert...but know that they probably wont take at least three of those credits. I would definitely try to verify whats going to transfer before doing this. Just because a school says they take 6 transfer credits doesn't mean they will take any 6 credits.
Liberty University Graduate Programs - Prloko - 05-26-2015
Like rebel100 stated, Liberty is a well known religious college. If you dont have an issue with learning a subject with a christian slant, then it will be a good choice.
250 per credit is an excellent deal and may be well worth it, just make sure these certs are academic and not ceus.
Liberty University Graduate Programs - Exfactor - 05-26-2015
I attended Liberty for 2 semesters, I loved the experience for a while. In my experience the school have gotten so big that it has truly affected its customer service, 2-3 hour wait time to talk to an advisor, during the semester, financial aid was just a mess, worst experience I've ever had with a financial aid office. Also for many of your assignments you will have to use the bible as your source of reference. For example, I was a psychology major, so in many course we would have to use the bible exclusively to explain why something was happening. However, other than that Liberty is a nice school.
Liberty University Graduate Programs - smf6824 - 06-02-2015
Communication seems to be a slight issue with this institution; however, just for knowledge sakes it appears as if the tuition discount for graduate school is 275 a credit not 250; which, is still good but I thought i should share that.