Regent University, a private, coeducational, Christian university founded in 1978, enrolls nearly 6,000 students. Regent University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees through eight academic schools. Regent University has educated students from more than 100 countries.
Regent University offers more than 60 online degree programs through Regent Online, many with numerous concentration options.
At the undergraduate level, students may earn online associate degrees in areas such as business and Christian studies, as well as online bachelor's degrees in accounting, communication, leadership studies, government, and more.
Online students can also pursue a host of master's degrees ranging from education to counseling to theater, and doctoral programs, in areas such as counselor education, ministry, and communication.
Some graduate programs require weekend or week-long residencies. The same professors teach the online and on-campus courses. Regent Online students have access to 24/7 tech support.
Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Regent University Recognized as an Online College Leader
TBS has recognized Regent University as a leader of online education in the areas of business & management, education & teaching, and liberal arts & humanities for having several ranking online programs in these areas, offered through the following schools and departments:
School of Business and Leadership
The School of Business and Leadership at Regent University offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and certificates in a variety of areas of business, including business management, organizational leadership, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and church leadership. The school's curricula balance theory and practice, incorporating sound business principles, practical applications and skills, and evangelical Christian perspectives. Both entry-level students and seasoned professionals prepare for advancement through accelerated and online degree programs (including an online MBA with numerous concentrations), professional experience opportunities, and research labs and centers like the Regent Center for Entrepreneurship.
The School of Business and Leadership offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:
Department of English, Communication, and the Arts
The Department of English, Communication, and the Arts, part of the College of Arts and Sciences at Regent University, offers undergraduate degrees, including bachelor of fine arts degrees, in a variety of communications and arts fields. Whether seeking careers and professional success, in areas like journalism, graphic design, media production, theatre, or writing, or simply looking for a well-rounded education to build on, the school provides students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. Students may pursue topics of study including English, communications, journalism, strategic communication, animation, television, acting, and government.. The school prepares students to pursue or advance careers through professional experience opportunities and flexible online degree options.
The Department of English, Communication, and the Arts offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:
Department of Business, Leadership, and Management
The Department of Business, Leadership, and Management, part of the College of Arts and Sciences at Regent University, provides students with undergraduate degree and certificate program options to study a variety of business fields. Blending business principles and practical knowledge with a sound general education curriculum, as well as courses in Christian concepts and history, the department offers options for study in areas such as accounting, management, economics, management information systems, Christian ministry, government, and marketing. With online degree options and professional experience opportunities, the department serves non-traditional students as well as traditional students on their way to a diverse array of leading roles in business.
The Department of Business, Leadership, and Management offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:
Robertson School of Government
The Robertson School of Government at Regent University offers a variety of graduate degree and certificate programs for students seeking to advance roles in government and public administration settings. The school's offerings include master's degrees in government, national security studies, and public administration (an MPA). Through curricula that blend governmental and administrative principles with a conservative Christian worldview, the school builds on the goal of developing Christian servant leaders fit for public administration and leadership. Students benefit from accelerated and online degree programs and professional experience opportunities. The Robertson School of Government is a member of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).
The Robertson School of Government offers an online degree program featured in the following ranking:
School of Divinity
The School of Divinity at Regent University offers graduate and doctoral degrees in the fields of divinity, theology, ministry, and Christian spirituality. For students seeking to answer a spiritual calling to religious service, the school provides advanced education rooted in a conservative evangelical worldview. Students in the School of Divinity develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter a variety of roles in the church, service, and spiritual thought. The school offers flexible online degree programs, professional experience opportunities, and the Center for Renewal Studies to serve both traditional and non-traditional students.
The School of Divinity offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:
School of Education
The School of Education at Regent University is dedicated to meeting the needs of busy, working professionals and non-traditional students seeking advancement in diverse fields of education, through a variety of graduate, doctoral, and professional degree and certificate programs. Students may pursue M.Ed., Ed.D., Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs with many concentration options in topics such as educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and technology, reading, and special education. The school builds its programs on theoretical and practical approaches to education, blended with Christian principles. With accelerated and online degree options, professional opportunities and career resources, and the Martinson Center for Mathematics and Science, the school provides flexible education options for working professionals seeking career advancement. The School of Education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
The School of Education offers online degree programs featured in the following rankings:
- Best Online Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership Degree Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Educational Psychology Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Educational Technology Degree Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Higher Education Degree Programs
- Best Online Doctorate in Online Teaching Programs
- Best Online Master's in Educational Leadership Degree Programs
- Best Online Master's in Gifted and Talented Education Programs
- Best Online Master's in Math Education Programs
- Best Online Special Education Doctorate Degree Programs
School of Psychology and Counseling
The School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University, offers graduate, doctoral, and professional degrees and certificates in variety of psychology and counseling fields. Students seeking professional advancement in psychology and counseling may pursue topics such as marriage and family counseling, pastoral counseling, school counseling, general psychology, clinical mental health counseling, and clinical psychology. The school prepares students to pursue or advance careers through professional experience opportunities, flexible online degrees, access to research labs and centers such as the Psychological Services Center, and student and professional organizations. The School of Psychology and Counseling offers numerous programs accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The School of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University offers an online degree program featured in the following ranking:
Department of Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies
The Department of Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, provides students with undergraduate degree program options. Building on curricula that blend theory and practice, students may pursue topics of study such as teacher education for PreK-3 and PreK-6 populations, and early childhood education . With online degree options and professional experience opportunities, meets the needs of busy, non-traditional students.
The Department of Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Studies offers an online degree program featured in the following ranking:
(In-State/Out-of-State) Undergrad: $530/$530
Grad: $575/$575
Regent University-Regent Online Featured in TBS Rankings
- Ranked among The Best Online Colleges for 2019
- Ranked among The Best Online Colleges in Virginia
- Ranked among The 30 Best Online Christian Colleges
- Ranked among The Best Colleges for Homeschool Graduates
- Ranked among The 20 Best Conservative Colleges in America
Regent University Online Degrees
Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- BAS in Criminal Justice
- BAS in Information Systems Technology
- BAS in Management and Leadership
- BA in Biblical and Theological Studies
- BA in Biblical and Theological Studies: Biblical Studies
- BA in Biblical and Theological Studies: Theological and Historical Studies
- BA in Christian Ministry
- BA in Communication Studies
- BA in Communication Studies: Advertising and Public Relations
- BA in Communication Studies: Internet and Social Media
- BA in Communication Studies: Journalism
- BA in Communication Studies: Organizational Communication
- BA in Communication Studies: Professional and Technical Writing
- BA in Communication Studies: Rhetoric and Public Culture
- BA in Communication Studies: Strategic Communication
- BA in Communication Studies: Theatre
- BA in English
- BA in English: Biblical Studies
- BA in English: Communication
- BA in English: Government
- BA in English: History
- BA in English: Secondary English Education
- BA in English: Self-Designed
- BA in English: Writing
- BA in Government
- BA in Government: American Government and Politics
- BA in Government: International Relations and Foreign Policy
- BA in Government: Pre-Law
- BA in History
- BA in International Studies
- BA in Law and National Security
- BA in Leadership Studies
- BA in Leadership Studies: Business
- BA in Leadership Studies: Christian Ministry
- BA in Leadership Studies: Criminal Justice
- BA in Leadership Studies: Government
- BA in Leadership Studies: Information Technology
- BA in Leadership Studies: Self-Designed
- BA in Political Communication
- BA in Politics and History
- BS in Accounting
- BS in Business
- BS in Business: Accounting
- BS in Business: Economics
- BS in Business: General Management
- BS in Business: HR Management
- BS in Business: Marketing
- BS in Business Analytics
- BS in Christian Leadership and Management
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Criminal Justice
- BS in Criminal Justice: Corrections
- BS in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
- BS in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
- BS in Cyber and Digital Forensics
- BS in Cybersecurity
- BS in Early Childhood Education
- BS in Gerontology
- BS in Healthcare Management
- BS in Healthcare Management: Nursing Home Administration
- BS in Human Resource Management
- BS in Information Systems Technology
- BS in Information Systems Technology: General
- BS in Information Systems Technology: Information Security
- BS in Management
- BS in Management Information Systems
- BS in Marketing
- RN to BSN
- BS in Paralegal Studies
- BS in Professional Studies
- BS in Professional Studies: Biblical Studies
- BS in Professional Studies: Business
- BS in Professional Studies: Christian Ministry
- BS in Professional Studies: Communication Studies
- BS in Professional Studies: Criminal Justice
- BS in Professional Studies: English
- BS in Professional Studies: Government
- BS in Professional Studies: Healthcare Management
- BS in Professional Studies: History
- BS in Professional Studies: Information Systems Technology
- BS in Professional Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies
- BS in Professional Studies: Leadership Studies
- BS in Professional Studies: Marketing
- BS in Professional Studies: Nursing Home Administration
- BS in Professional Studies: Psychology
- BS in Psychology
- BS in Psychology: Clinical and Counseling Psychology
- BS in Systems Engineering
Online Master’s Degree Programs
- MA in Business and Design Management
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Communication: Technical Communication
- MA in Financial Planning and Law
- MA in Government: National Security Studies
- MA in Law: Advanced Paralegal Studies
- MA in Law: Alternative Dispute Resolution
- MA in Law: Cybersecurity Law
- MA in Law: Healthcare Law
- MA in Law: Human Resources Law
- MA in Law: Human Rights and Rule of Law
- MA in Law: Immigration Law
- MA in Law: International Business Transactions
- MA in Law: Regulatory Compliance
- MA in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
- MA in National Security Studies: Cybersecurity Policy
- MA in National Security Studies: Homeland Security
- MA in National Security Studies: International Security
- MA in National Security Studies: Middle East Politics
- MA in Practical Theology: Missiology
- MA in Practical Theology: Spiritual Formation
- MA in School Counseling
- MEd.: Individualized Degree Program
- MEd.: Individualized Degree Program: Autism Certificate
- MEd.: Individualized Degree Program: NILD Educational Therapy
- MEd in Christian School Administration
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Christian School
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Gifted and Talented Add:on Endorsement
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Gifted and Talented Non:endorsement
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: STEM
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction: Teacher Leader
- MEd in Discipleship for Ministry
- MEd in Educational Leadership: Admin and Supervision (preK-12)
- MEd in Instructional Design and Technology
- MEd in K-12 Special Education: Autism Certificate
- MEd in K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum Licensure
- MEd in K-12 Special Education: Non:Licensure
- MEd in K-12 Special Education: Reading Specialist
- MEd in Leadership in Mathematics Education
- MEd in Reading Specialist: Licensure (Reading)
- MEd in Reading Specialist: Non:Licensure
- MEd in Student Affairs
- MEd in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL): K-12 Track
- MEd in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL): TESOL: Adult Education
- MS in Business Analytics
- MS in Cosmogony
- MS in Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Management
- MS in Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Policy
- MS in General Psychology: Addictions
- MS in General Psychology: Cyberpsychology/Cybersecurity
- MS in General Psychology: Industrial:Organizational Psychology
- MS in General Psychology: Leadership Coaching
- MS in General Psychology: Marriage and Family
- MS in Nursing (MSN): Nurse Educator
- MS in Nursing (MSN): Nurse Leadership and Management
- MA in Church Leadership
- MA in Communication
- MA in Communication: Media and Arts Management and Promotion
- MA in Communication: Political Communication
- MA in Communication: Strategic Communication
- MA in Film and TV
- MA in Film and TV: Producing
- MA in Film and TV: Script Writing
- MA in Government
- MA in Government: American Government
- MA in Government: Healthcare Policy and Ethics
- MA in Government: International Relations
- MA in Government: Law and Public Policy
- MA in Government: Political Communication
- MA in Human Services: Addictions Counseling
- MA in Human Services: Biblical Counseling
- MA in Human Services: Christian Counseling
- MA in Human Services: Conflict and Mediation Ministry
- MA in Human Services: Criminal Justice and Ministry
- MA in Human Services: Grief Counseling
- MA in Human Services: Life Coaching
- MA in Human Services: Marriage and Family Ministry
- MA in Human Services: Student Affairs
- MA in Human Services: Trauma and Crisis Counseling
- MA in Human Services: Human Services Counseling
- MA in Human Services Counseling
- MA in Journalism
- MA in Law
- MA in Law: Business
- MA in Law: Criminal Justice
- MA in Law: General Legal Studies
- MA in Law: National Security
- MA in Law: Non:Profit Management
- MA in Law: Wealth Management/Financial Planning
- MA in Organizational Leadership
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Coaching and Mentoring
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Futures Studies
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Healthcare Management
- MA in Organizational Leadership: HR Management
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Interdisciplinary Studies
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Non-Profit Management
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Organizational Development Consulting
- MA in Organizational Leadership: Servant Leadership
- MA in Pastoral Counseling
- MA in Practical Theology
- MA in Practical Theology: Church and Ministry
- MA in Practical Theology: Interdisciplinary Studies
- MA in Practical Theology: Marketplace Ministry
- MA in Practical Theology: Worship and Media
- MA in Theatre
- MBA
- MBA in Accounting
- MBA in Economics
- MBA in Entrepreneurship
- MBA in Finance and Investing
- MBA in General Management
- MBA in Healthcare Management
- MBA in Human Resource Management
- MBA in Innovation Management
- MBA in Leadership
- MBA in Marketing
- MBA in Non-Profit Management
- MDiv
- MDiv in Biblical Languages
- MDiv in Church History
- MDiv in Cyber Theology
- MDiv in Missiology
- MDiv in New Testament
- MDiv in Old Testament
- MDiv in Spiritual Formation
- MDiv in Chaplain Ministry
- MDiv in Christian Theology
- MDiv in Church and Ministry
- MDiv in Interdisciplinary Studies
- MDiv in Marketplace Ministry
- MDiv in Worship and Media
- MFA in Script and Screenwriting
- LLM in American Legal Studies
- LLM in Human Rights
- MPA
- MPA in General Public Administration
- MPA in Servant Leadership
- MPA in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- MPA in Federal Government
- MPA in Healthcare Policy and Ethics
- MPA in Law
- MPA in Non-Profit and Faith Based Organizations
- MPA in Public Leadership and Management
- MS in General Psychology
- M of Theological Studies
- M of Theological Studies in Biblical Languages
- M of Theological Studies in Church History
- M of Theological Studies in Cosmogony
- M of Theological Studies: Biblical Studies
- M of Theological Studies: Christian Theology
- ThM
- ThM in Church History
- ThM in Practical Theology
- ThM in Biblical Studies
Online Doctorate Degree Programs
- EdD in Adult Education
- EdD in Advanced Educational Leadership
- EdD in Character Education
- EdD in Christian Education Leadership
- EdD in Curriculum and Instruction
- EdD in Educational Psychology
- EdD in Educational Technology and Online Learning
- EdD in Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
- EdD in Higher Education
- EdD in Higher Education Leadership and Management
- EdD in K-12 School Leadership
- EdD in Special Education
- Doctor of Ministry
- DMin in Christian Leadership and Renewal
- DMin in Clinical Pastoral Education
- DMin in Military Ministry
- DMin in Ministry Leadership Coaching
- DMin in Christian Leadership and Renewal
- DMin in Clinical Pastoral Education
- DMin in Military Ministry
- DMin in Ministry Leadership Coaching
- DSL
- DSL in Entrepreneurial Leadership
- DSL in Human Resource Development
- DSL in Global Consulting
- DSL in Healthcare Leadership
- DSL in Individualized Studies
- DSL in Leadership Coaching
- DSL in Servant Leadership
- DSL in Strategic Foresight
- DSL in Strategic Leadership
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Adult Education
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Advanced Educational Leadership
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Character Education
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Christian Education Leadership
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Curriculum and Instruction
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Educational Psychology
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Online Learning
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Higher Education
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Leadership and Management
- EdS in Educational Leadership: K-12 School Leadership
- EdS in Educational Leadership: Special Education
- EdS in Mathematics Leadership
- Ph.D. in Communication
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Addictions Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Biblical Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Grief Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Human Services Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Human Services/Student Affairs
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: International
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Life Coaching
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Marriage and Family Ministry
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Pastoral Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Research Concentration
- Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies: Trauma and Crisis Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D. in Education: Adult Education
- Ph.D. in Education: Advanced Educational Leadership
- Ph.D. in Education: Character Education
- Ph.D. in Education: Christian Education Leadership
- Ph.D. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
- Ph.D. in Education: Educational Psychology
- Ph.D. in Education: Educational Technology and Online Learning
- Ph.D. in Education: Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
- Ph.D. in Education: Higher Education
- Ph.D. in Education: Higher Education Leadership and Management
- Ph.D. in Education: K-12 School Leadership
- Ph.D. in Education: Special Education
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Ecclesial Leadership
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Human Resource Development
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Individualized
- Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership: Organizational Leadership
- Ph.D. in Renewal Theology
- Ph.D. in Renewal Theology: Biblical Studies
- Ph.D. in Renewal Theology: Christian Theology
- Ph.D. in Renewal Theology: Church History
- Ph.D. in Renewal Theology: Practical Theology