College of Health & Behavioral Sciences
Holistic Health Studies
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Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies
Advance Your Career with a Ph.D. Meant to Challenge and Grow Your Confidence as a Thought Leader in Psychology and Counseling.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Enter the World of Healthcare with a Health Sciences Degree. As healthcare adapts to the dynamic world, there is a need for Christian workers and leaders to change the world. Through the Associate of Science in Health Sciences …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Explore, Research, Innovate to Transform Mental Health Make an immediate impact in counseling and education through personalized curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and a distinguished professional network. The …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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“Thanks to Regent, I finished my degree and took hold of my future.”
Mandy Rogers, 2010
“Pat Robertson had a dream, and when you set foot on campus, you see what God has done.”
Kandi Puder, RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2020
RN at Allina Health
“At Regent, I loved the integration of Christian values that were wrapped tightly in a strong academic degree. I felt completely academically prepared to go out and help people, but I also had that very foundational core belief system that was strengthened unbelievably.”
Jada Jackson, B.A. in Communication 2009; MA in Human Services Counseling 2010
President & TV Host, Total Life Counseling; Advisor, Listeners On Call; Author; Licensed Mental Health Counselor
“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, 2016
Former U.S. Marine Corps
“Great education. Top notch! Rigorous curriculum that takes on real work-life demands while incorporating sound Biblical principles.”
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June 4, 2024
How to Become a Licensed Therapist
So, you feel called to help others manage and overcome life’s dilemmas and lead them to better mental health? That is an important calling! Such a calling may be pushing you toward becoming a licensed mental health therapist. Mental health counseling is a …
May 8, 2024
What is a PMHNP?
What is a PMHNP? While its title may seem like a random assortment of letters to some, PMHNPs play a crucial role in healthcare. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) blend the worlds of nursing and psychiatric mental health to provide assessments, diagnoses and …
March 31, 2023
Can You Get a Ph.D. Without a Master’s?
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 …
February 16, 2023
What is an APRN?
Nursing is a noble and viable medical profession. Nurses are the foundation of the healthcare system. You may have heard the acronym APRN, but what is an APRN? Learn more about Advanced Practice Registered Nursing. What is an APRN? Things You’ll Learn as an Advanced …
December 28, 2022
Regent University Celebrates the 2022 Year in Review
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Dec. 28, 2022) – In 2022, Regent University celebrated historic growth, launched exciting new initiatives, and received notable accolades and awards. The following summary provides a few notable highlights …
November 11, 2022
Life Coaching: Helping Students Help Themselves
By Jeffrey Pittman, Kyle Graham, and Adam WilliamsThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous global impact, forcing people and all types of organizations to adapt quickly to a new reality. Higher education institutions and students not comfortable …