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A lot of these reviews you can tell are from people who are emotional about recent dealings with the school so I'm going to try to give it to you straight. First, some background. I already have a graduate degree from LU and am currently pursuing a doctorate. I chose LU simply because the military discount is too good to pass up and, unlike what the internet says, nobody in the workforce gives a crap where you went to college only that you did and its accredited. I have never been asked about where... Read More I went and have only had good things said about the level of education I have already obtained. That is the truth; again nobody cares where you went to school and LU is as good as any other accredited school.

Ok let's get to the bad stuff and again, this is all from someone who is more or less satisfied with what they are getting out of it. This school is horrible if you A)actually want to learn and B)do not have a lot of time to jump through hoops to make sure you pass. Especially at the grad\doctoral level. In my grad program I had perfect A's except one single class because the professor didn't like how, and I'm quoting here, "many questions I asked". That same professor then proceeded to outright make fun of the timber and volume of my voice in a presentation I submitted(I am a disabled veteran, I am extremely hard of hearing). Now when I say that this professor made fun of me I don't mean that they said something I could misconstrue as an insult. It was an outright, elementary school playground level bullying. Period. Now to be honest I did nothing about it because A) I had no respect for them as a person and one can't be insulted by someone one doesn't respect and B) I knew the school would do jack about it anyway so why waste my time. But that is a 100% true story from someone who again, is more or less satisfied with how things went overall. Take or leave it. The second I graduate and get the diploma from this program though I will be posting the emails\canvas information as well as the voicemail on YouTube for all to see.

Now on to the Doctorate level program. I am just a few classes in and it's horrible but horrible as how I knew it would be based on previous experience. The amount of busywork is literally insurmountable for adults with jobs. The assignments repeat, sometimes verbatim class to class(again I'm only a few classes in and this was also an issue I saw in the grad program). The intructors mark you off for random things that are not in the rubric nor explained and even copy\paste comments between students(when you write a paper on pizza and they make comments about sandwiches it's pretty clear). When you do ask questions one of two things happens: 9 times out of 10 they are flat out ignored. Nothing. Not a word. The 1 time of 10 you will get a list of "resources" like the online writing lab or the APA manual. That is all. A few of the instructors also give blatantly false information about how and when to do things including when it comes to APA. When you ask for clarification they tell you to see the manual....which just goes on to proves they are wrong! Again, I just smile, nod and do whatever they want. I have no respect for the school or the professors so why let them stress me out? I'm there for the paper.

Let's get to the god stuff. I'm an atheist and in fact I educationally judge people who truly believe in some diety. That said YOU. WILL. HAVE. TO. FORCE. BIBLE. BULL. INTO. EVERY. ASSIGNMENT. Now I have played around with this. Sometimes I do it and I get no feedback, other times I "forget" and I get no feedback. Sometimes I do it and am told how I "Feel" about "God" is wrong(maybe they can tell I'm making it up?) Who knows? That all said I have settled on a process of asking AI about concepts in the Bible that relate to whatever I wrote about and using the AI response as a reference to form my "own thoughts". Just because I'm going to half-ass the Bible bull doesn't mean I am going to outright cheat. You can also tell that many of the professors don't really care about the Jesus angle as well.

One last thing: the quality of the work and your effort. Thanks to discussion boards you can get a good idea of the quality of writing and effort other students are putting into the work. I am being 100% serious here: in doctoral level classes I have seen the following (LMK, FR, bussin', etc etc). Not kidding in the slightest. Now why do I care what others do? Well seeing how I see the names again and again as the course progresses and in other courses as well, well that implies they are passing with minimal effort. So why would I break my back to write Ulysses when "bussin" seems to be enough? The answer is I wouldn't so I don't. I have turned in bonafide A+ papers and gotten B's and have "half-you know whated" papers and gotten As.

Take all of this as you will but again know its from someone who is satisfied with how its all working out and how the degrees spend in the real world. If you want to learn you should run from this place as break neck speed. If you want a degree that will more or less spend in the real world like any other school, for a fraction of the cost, then consider it. Just be prepared to play school like it's a game show and not....you know, a school.

There is a myriad of choices for students in terms of choosing a college or university. Some universities and colleges are Christian in nature. However, not all manage to adequately exemplify their Christian beliefs and values to their students who are their consumers. Observation and experience illustrated that Liberty University course work and content need work. Sometimes course materials may not match the subject matter and correlate to real-life or work experience and challenges. The majority... Read More of the professors at the graduate level are adjuncts and do not seem to have time to communicate with students and therefore they may refer you elsewhere for assistance. Communication is needed at all levels of education. Academic advising needs to be more personal to give the student reassurance and guidance. The tuition may be cheap in comparison to other universities, however, the need for more feedback and interactions among classmates is needed. Besides mix and mingling in professional settings, networking in education settings is important. The support services within the institution need to be more direct and professional to encourage retention.

I recently graduated with my doctorate in education in curriculum and instruction. First, I am a female minority and not religious. Although this institution has its notorious controversies, I owe it to the faculty to write this review. I was extremely apprehensive about attending Liberty due to its views, but I want to remind you that I am a woman of color navigating a system that was not intended for me and I don’t have the same choices of schools at the doctoral level that others have. I refuse... Read More to allow a system to limit what I can and cannot do. Although Liberty required scripture in a majority of the assignments, I approached those assignments as a researcher and got a refresher on the Bible. The faculty is fantastic! They were patient and gave me grace when I asked for it. I graduated from this institution with my doctorate in two calendar years while working full-time. It can be done, but I had to practice an insane amount of self-efficacy, self-motivation and self-discipline. I read reviews that the degree requirements may not be very rigorous. The capstone requires three data collection methods both quantitative and qualitative. Also, the research is not generalizable and focuses on a problem of practice. This was a blessing in disguise. From what I gathered, of original cohort of 13 candidates in the capstone courses, I was the only person to graduate in the university’s recommended timeline. I say this to illustrate how rigorous this program actually is. It’s a wonderful program if you are a very independent learner who does not need a great amount of assistance or direction. In the end, it was a great experience from start to finish!

I am currently completing my doctorate in Education with Liberty. I've attended 2 other large, highly touted universities and frankly I think that Liberty is as good or better than anything else I am aware of. My experience at every level of the process has been positive. I did not read the reviews prior to enrollment and now that I have I can't help but wonder where the fault lies; with the student or with the school. I've experienced none of the negative behavior I saw in the comments. I also noticed... Read More that there were duplicate negative comments from the same students. Everyone I've dealt with has been kind and helpful. Do they contact you for financial check-in, of course they do. Every university expects payment. I'm an online student, but I've visited the campus and absolutely love the vibe there. The students are happy, the staff is helpful and the campus is beautiful. I would absolutely recommend this school to anyone.

Most recently, I graduated with an Ed.S. from Liberty after being enrolled for three years in the Ed.S. program. Previously, I had enrolled in the master's program as a young teacher. I failed a few courses and eventually dropped out. When I returned to LU online (7 years later), I was placed on academic warning. The SOE at Liberty gave me a second chance. I am so glad that they did. I realized that the best things in life are earned. Yes, the program is rigorous and time consuming. Yes, you are... Read More required to read, write, and discuss weekly. There are lengthy papers to write and then some courses, there are intense projects to complete. If you are dedicated and diligent you can do it. Nobody can do it for you, and you definitely should not rely on your professors. Online professors are moderators not teachers. They are there to guide your thought process and develop your critical thinking skills. Also, they will require you to follow APA requirements exactly. In conclusion, I received a great education from Liberty, and I am thankful for their graciousness in allowing me a second chance on my Ed.S. Eventually, I was able to earn a 3.8 GPA and my academic warning was dismissed. During my last class, the professor gave me an extension after my wife had a miscarriage. LU online is rigorous and rewarding, and the faculty is considerate and compassionate. Please consider the source as you read these reviews. Your life will greatly benefit in so many ways from your Liberty education.