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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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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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Pursue Your Psy.D. in Virginia With an APA-Accredited Program Complex human problems don't have to go unresolved. By understanding and applying the science of psychology, you can promote resilience and strength. Regent's …
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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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Pursue a Pastoral Counseling Degree Online 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 biblically …
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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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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 …
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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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Prepare for your Career with a School Counseling Master's Degree 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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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 Future of Counselor Education and Supervision Make an immediate impact in counseling and education through personalized curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, and a distinguished professional network. The …
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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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Restoring Families Through a Marriage and Family Therapy Degree 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 …
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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 …
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Success Stories
“I chose to go back to school to help advance my career. I’ve used the knowledge, skills and abilities I’ve learned at Regent extensively. When I saw Regent’s motto, Christian Leadership to Change the World, I knew this was for me.”
Julia DuBree, RN to B.S. in Nursing, 2018
School Nurse
“I wanted a rigorous doctoral program that could travel with me wherever I was in the country. I found this and more at Regent.”
Heather Paessler-Chesterton, Ph.D., 2009
Counselor Education and Supervision
“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, 2020
Human Services Professional
“Two degrees down, one to go! So happy to have completed my master’s in psychology!”
Ally Duggins, M.S. in Psychology, 2020
Co-Founder, Willow House Media
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Kristen Aguilar, MBA, 2018
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January 26, 2026
Regent Introduces Seven New Areas of Study for Fall 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Regent University is adding seven new areas of study to its Fall 2026 curriculum for graduate students, including a master’s degree program, five concentrations, and one graduate certificate …
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 both questions is …