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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (licensure) Catalyze the Integration Of Mind & Body Across Healthcare Settings Regent's …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Health & Behavioral Sciences
October 7, 2024
How Long Does It Take to Become a Psychologist?
Eager to begin your journey to help others heal and grow mentally, behaviorally and emotionally? The steps required to become a clinical psychologist involve adequate educational preparation and, in most states, licensure. To some, the multiple years …
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 …