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School of Education

Teach minds to flourish in faith and wisdom

Regent’s School of Education is the place to pursue your credentials in education if you desire an environment that offers a rich and encouraging mix of scholarship, leadership, and mentorship. Our standard of excellence has contributed to our school’s recognition by U.S. News & World Report, 2023, for top online programs.

Ours is a fully accredited academic program is designed to introduce you to today’s leading-edge practices in teaching and administration. Your education degree is important to us. That is why we allow the transfer of up to 90 credit hours — 50% of your degree —so that you can achieve your goal.

 At Regent, you won’t just read about education theories and approaches. You’ll see them modeled firsthand by Regent professors. And, thanks to these nationally recognized leaders, you will be fully engaged in classes with faculty who are clearly invested in you. Whether you’re just beginning your teaching career or looking to further specialize and advance, we have a track for you.


Options for Pursuing a Career:

PRovisional License

Discover all the rewards that come with teaching by applying for your provisional teaching license and get started in the classroom right away! 

Career Switcher

Ready to switch careers? Earn your certificate in just a few months and get the hands-on experience needed to excel at teaching.

Master’s in Education

Earn your M.Ed. to advance more quickly in the world of education, specialize in your passion, and acquire valuable leadership skills.  

Educational Leadership

Have higher aspirations? Qualify for supervisory or administrative roles with a master’s in educational leadership and grow your career.

Teaching Certificate

Regent offers several professional development courses in multiple formats, including online, on-campus, and hybrid.

Licensure Add-Ons

Expand your subject matter expertise! With just a few additional courses, you can acquire an add-on endorsement in an area like Special Ed.

Why Choose Regent’s School of Education?

  • Provisional courses are $200 per credit up to 9 credits can transfer into a master’s program
  • National Accreditation achieved from The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Fall 2023 – Fall 2030
  • Free Professional Educator Assessment tutoring (VCLA, Praxis) offered by faculty
  • Students eligible for IMPACT Mentor Program mentors are professional alumni in their respective fields
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Best Online Master’s in Education Programs Southeast Online Program Rankings
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Best Online Master’s in Education Programs in Virginia (Top 10 ranking 12 years in a row) US News & WR 2024 Rankings
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Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for Veterans (Ranked 5 years in a row)

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Success Stories

“After a month of online learning at Regent, I thought, 'Man, this is the best thing!' Not only did I get to learn my discipline, I got to learn how my values and my beliefs can be intertwined into my discipline.”
Shaketta D. Thomas, Ed.S. - Educational Psychology, 2017; M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction, 2013 Testing Director & Program Specialist, Virginia Department of Corrections

Graduates go on to have successful careers in the global marketplace, including positions at Fortune 100 companies.

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  • Fairfax County Public Schools
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  • Lancaster County Christian School
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  • Norfolk Public Schools
  • Ocean Lakes High School
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  • The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
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December 5, 2024
Regent University Names Inaugural Recipient of the Royal Ambassador Award

Jason McGouldrick, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations and John Pienkowski, Royal Ambassador Award Recipient VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Dec. 5, 2024) – Regent University selected alumnus John …