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Regent University’s College of Health & Behavioral Sciences consists of three schools: the School of Psychology & Counseling, the School of Nursing, and the School of Allied Health. The college offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs that can be pursued online or on-campus in Virginia Beach (varies by program).
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your career in health or behavioral sciences. Your Regent degree can equip you to answer the growing demand for interdisciplinary care and holistic health that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.
As you work toward your degree, you can gain tools to help you understand health system complexities and to serve as part of an integrated system of care. A Regent education is built on a strong Christian foundation through which you can learn to distinctively integrate science and faith and wisely engage ethical concerns.
You can also be equipped to serve others with excellence whether you pursue a role in nursing, healthcare management, health information systems, psychology, licensed and pastoral counseling, human services, or gerontology.
We Know What’s Important to You:
8-week online nursing courses
Additional 8- and 15-week psychology, counseling, and healthcare course options, online and on campus
High-quality programs to help you launch your career or upgrade your credentials
Faith-based approach
Transfer-friendly credit hours for many degree programs
Among the first universities to deliver unified interdisciplinary degree programs through a College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
If you are called to lead and serve in the arena of health or behavioral sciences as a caregiver, counselor, medical professional, researcher, administrator, educator, or policymaker, we invite you to apply now.
Earn Your Master's in Psychology The Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology, offered online, will prepare you to use principles of psychology in industries including academic, science, healthcare, and business …
Manage Your Future Through a Bachelor's in Healthcare Management In the changing world of healthcare, there’s a need for strong leadership and management. Are you ready to take your place? Regent’s Bachelor of Science in …
Pursue Your Passion Through Regent's Human Services Degree You're wired to do good and to bring out the good in and for others. To move forward with confidence in your calling, pursue Regent’s SACSCOC-accredited online Master …
An Advanced Degree for Mental Health Counseling, Research, Scholarship & Psychological Science Are you a scholar seeking to impact culture outside the formal professional arm of psychology or counseling? Or, perhaps you're …
Understand Human Problems. Promote Change Through Regent’s APA-Accredited Psy.D. Program. Complex human problems don't have to go unresolved. By understanding and applying the science of psychology, you can promote resilience …
Your advanced degree for leading the way in nursing. If you are looking to advance your role as a clinical or administrative nurse leader, Regent’s fully online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Administration …
Expand Your Expertise Through Regent's RN to B.S. in Nursing Program Are you ready to take your nursing degree to the next level? Regent's CCNE-accredited RN to B.S. in Nursing degree is perfect for licensed registered nurses …
Bring Healing & Hope Through Clinical Mental Health Counseling What moves you ... Helping individuals manage and overcome life issues and guiding them to better mental health? Regent’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical …
Restoring Foundations for Couples and Families Strong family structures lead to stronger communities. Are you called to help mend this critical fabric of society? Regent’s CACREP-accredited Master in Arts in Marriage, Couple …
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (licensure) Become the leader in nursing you were born to be. Regent's fully online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing …
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (licensure) Catalyze the Integration Of Mind & Body Across Healthcare Settings Regent's …
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (licensure) Lead Healthcare Settings in Whole Family Care Regent’s fully online Doctor of Nursing Practice …
Your Affirmation & Guidance Could Be Their Game Changer Now, more than ever, students need compassionate leaders who will listen, challenge, redirect and advocate for them. Is this your passion? The M.A. in School …
Counseling Tools to Reinforce Your Call to Ministry Whether you're a pastor, nonprofit leader, or looking to add counseling tools to your role in another field, the non-licensure M.A. in Pastoral Counseling can equip you with …
Lead the Way in Nursing Looking to advance in your career as a nurse leader or educator? Regent’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is designed for the adult learner with Registered Nurse licensure and a bachelor's …
“If you are focused, determined, willing to put in the work and make sacrifices, anyone can do this. I give all praise to God. Keep going no matter what.”
Antonio Tuck, M.A. in Counseling, 2020Human Services Professional
“God ordained all the circumstances, and I simply made the step of faith to follow.”
Marina Kuzmina, M.A. in Counseling, 2010Community Counseling
“My time at Regent left me with a desire for excellence. I believe that was something that was already instilled in me but my education here challenged me even more.”
Eric Ferguson, M.A. in Counseling, 1997Founder, Metanoia Missions International
“Regent's online, eight-week programs will help you take responsibility and have a way to be self-taught. You'll not only have that initiative, but you'll be able to interact with your professors online. It was really good for me.”
Taniki Richard, B.S. Business Leadership, 2016Former U.S. Marine Corps
“I realized this is a place where I could grow and really be empowered in my future.”
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 23, 2023) – Regent University’s Master’s in Human Services has been ranked #6 on the Top 21 Master’s in Human Services Degree Programs of 2023 by Intelligent.com – an …
So, you’ve completed your bachelor’s degree and want to get on the fast track to a Ph.D. The question is—can you get your Ph.D. without a master’s degree? Or, is a combined master’s and doctoral program an option? The answer to …
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Mar. 13, 2023) – Regent University was ranked #5 by Military Friendly® Schools for the academic year 2023-24, up one spot from last year’s ranking. Regent’s #5 ranking in the “private offering …
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2023) – As revival moves to college campuses across the nation, Regent University students, faculty, and staff are experiencing a miraculous move of God. The Holy Spirit …
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