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Liberty University's online programs offer you the flexibility to study at your own pace, from your home or office, while retaining a level of structure that will help you stay on track toward achieving your educational goals. You'll receive a quality education - that is both flexible and affordable - from an accredited institution.
Executive Certificate in Law and Policy
Study Law to Impact the Future with an Executive Certificate in Law and Policy
Our 100% online Executive Certificate in Law and Policy can equip you with a working knowledge of legal code and its relationship to the development, implementation, and execution of sound public policy in various settings. Whether it is your intention to work at the federal, state, or local level of government, or to pursue a career in the private sector, our program can help you prepare. You can cultivate the potential to pursue positions at institutions of higher learning, policy research institutions and policy advocacy groups, or other vocations where public policy has an impact.
The Executive Certificate in Law and Policy provides you with foundational instruction on the Christian worldview, its relationship to natural law and the state, and competing ideologies. You can prepare yourself for an enriching career in policymaking with our 100% online program. The flexibility of online classes allows you to further your education while maintaining your current commitments. Partner with Liberty University to take your career to new heights!
Military Tuition Discount
If you have served in the military, we want to go above and beyond to show you our gratitude. That’s why we designed our 21-credit-hour certificates to work especially well for you. Earning an Executive Certificate makes you eligible for our military alumni doctoral discount — you’ll receive the discounted $375/credit hour military rate both during the certificate and later during a doctoral degree.* Many of our certificates roll directly into a corresponding doctoral degree, allowing you to get a jumpstart on your doctorate!
If your plans to earn a doctoral degree lie further in the future, each certificate also stands on its own as a professional development credential, setting you apart from your peers and giving you the flexibility to start a doctoral degree whenever you’re ready. It’s one more way we show our appreciation.
*In order to retain the $375/credit hour rate, the doctoral degree must be started within 2 years of completing the Executive Certificate.
What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Executive Certificate in Law and Policy?
- Aspects of public policy through the American legal system
- Constitution and constitutional jurisprudence
- Historical and legal origins of administrative law and the administrative state
- Introduction to select Supreme Court jurisprudence and foundational ideas
- Origins and influence of the idea of human rights
- The origins, assumptions, and limits of the application of economic theory to law
The Executive Certificate in Law and Policy is uniquely designed for those who want a foundation of legal education and wish to strengthen their policy expertise. If you have a desire to gain a deep and cumulative understanding of public policy and the history of law in our nation, this certificate program may be the right fit for you.
Potential Careers for Executive Certificate in Law and Policy Graduates
- Elected official
- Legislative aide
- Legislative director
- Lobbyist
- Political consultant
- Political scientist
- Public policy analyst
- Research fellow
Some of these occupations may require that you have a doctorate. That’s why Liberty created Executive Certificates that can seamlessly transfer into one of our corresponding doctoral degree programs. So if you are looking to further your studies after completing your certificate in law and policy, you may be able to transfer all 21 credits into our Doctor of Law and Policy (D.L.P.) program!
Benefits of Pursuing Your Executive Certificate in Law and Policy with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- This certificate can help you pursue a career in government or in a nonprofit agency, research organization, or consulting firm.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for postgraduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Please note: The $375/credit hour doctoral military rate cannot be combined with the First Responder Discount.
Credit Hours
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Maximize Your Time
- 100% online programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level.*
- Earn credit for prior learning.
- Transfer in up to 75% of a bachelor’s degree.
- Transfer in up to 50% of a master’s degree.
* excludes licensure, certification, and some doctoral programs
Your goals on your time
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and complete your degree as quickly as possible. One of our admissions counselors is ready to assist you with starting the process.
Contact Us: (800) 424-9595
Why Choose Liberty University?
Prepare for a Career
Go from merely surviving in your current job to thriving in the career of your dreams.
Enjoy Flexible Courses
Complete assignments at your own pace, at a time convenient to you within each week.
Access Academic Support
Access our electronic and print resources through the Jerry Falwell Library, writing resources, study aids, and IT support.
Grow in Your Faith
Each of our programs is grounded in biblical principles, and our professors consider teaching to be more than a job – it’s their calling.
Liberty’s online courses give you the ability to choose when and where you study.
Financing Options
Financial Aid
87% of all Liberty students in an online program are awarded financial aid.
Tuition Discounts
Available for military service members, including active duty, reserve, veterans, and their spouses, as well as emergency response personnel.
Corporate Tuition Assistance
Deferred – If your company reimburses you for the cost of your education, you submit your grades to your employer who pays you, and then you pay for your classes.
Other Payment Options are Available
Contact one of our admissions counselors for more information by calling (800) 424-9595.
An Accredited Private Education Made for You
As a nonprofit university, we have been pioneering distance education since 1985 and offer a unique and proven approach to online education.
Along with our advanced accreditations, we also have been recognized by the following organizations for our excellence in education.
Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.