Counseling Non-Licensure Programs
Build specialized counseling competencies for ministry, organizational, or helping professional roles that don’t require state licensure. Regent’s non-licensure programs integrate evidence-based counseling approaches with biblical principles, preparing you to serve effectively in churches, nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations. These programs offer the flexibility of online learning while maintaining academic rigor and practical application.
30 Credit Hours | Online
The Master of Arts in Human Services program is designed to offer human relations training to clergy and others in Christian ministry and/or organizational settings who desire counseling skills. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in a variety of settings not requiring licensure.
- M.A. in Human Services – Addictions Counseling
- M.A. in Human Services – Biblical Counseling
- M.A. in Human Services – Christian Counseling
- M.A. in Human Services – Conflict & Mediation Ministry
- M.A. in Human Services – Criminal Justice & Ministry
- M.A. in Human Services – Grief Counseling
- M.A. in Human Services – Human Services Counseling
- M.A. in Human Services – Human Services for Student Affairs
- M.A. in Human Services – Life Coaching
- M.A. in Human Services – Marriage & Family Ministry
- M.A. in Human Services – Trauma & Crisis Counseling
30+ Credit Hours | Online
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling will arm you with counseling techniques, approaches to caring for others and knowledge in areas such as substance abuse, marriage & family and crisis counseling.
51 Credit Hours | Online
The Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies is structured for the international student who does not require North American accreditation and the scholar seeking to impact culture in ministry contexts outside of the formal professional organizations of psychology or counseling in any region.
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Addictions Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Biblical Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Human Services Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Human Services for Student Affairs
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Life Coaching
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Marriage & Family Ministry
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Research
- Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Trauma & Crisis Counseling