Regent University Introducing Seven New Degree Programs in Fall 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 27, 2025) – Regent University is bolstering its academics by adding seven new degree programs in high-demand fields.
“Regent University continues to strengthen its well-established education with new and advanced disciplines that are making waves across industries,” said Dr. William L. Hathaway, Regent University Provost. “As our enrollment continues to rise, we stand committed to providing our students with the tools that are necessary to shape and lead in their chosen career paths. Regent graduates enter the workforce with boldness, knowing that the knowledge they possess is rooted in innovation, integrity, and excellence.”
The following seven degree programs will begin in Fall 2025:
Acquire an understanding of the biblical and theological basis of Christian worship. Develop musical performance skills. Obtain songwriting, recording, and live audio techniques. Learn how to use technology to facilitate worship and build teams that inspire cohesive worship.
Expand your musical understanding, theological training, technical proficiency, and creative innovation in preparation for roles as a technician or technical director in diverse spiritual and community settings. Become a leading audio, lighting, broadcast, and technical engineer by creating powerful worship environments.
Gain the research, writing, and editing skills to thoroughly investigate, report, and capture powerful stories as you pursue truth. Learn how to create multimedia reports, traditional stories, or in-depth series articles while enterprising independently or operating as a member of a news team.
Access state-of-the-art film and video equipment in our Communication & Performing Arts Center with an emphasis on creative problem-solving. Sharpen your proficiency in producing, directing, and editing for visual storytelling on various platforms, from theatrical to streaming.
Learn about the unique history of film and the roles it’s played in society through the ages. Hone your critical thinking skills by learning the basics of how to critically analyze and research different aspects of filmmaking and the role of media in culture.
Build on your knowledge of film and media analysis, theory, and history to prepare for a diverse array of career paths. Perfect your literacy, research, and analysis skills, and develop the high-level written communication skills needed in film and media industries.
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence (Pending SACSCOC Approval)
Discover ways to empower and equip learners with the technological skills needed for the challenges of the 21st century in areas like data privacy, equity, and responsible technology use in educational settings. Oversee cutting-edge innovations in instruction, leveraging AI and assistive technology to enhance learning outcomes.
For more information on curriculum and enrollment, call 800.373.5504 or visit regent.edu.
About Regent University
Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with more than 13,000 students studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Accredited Online College in the United States (Study.com, 2020), the #1 Safest College Campus in Virginia (YourLocalSecurity, 2021), and the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025).
To support the Royals Rise capital campaign for campus expansion, visit www.regent.edu/royalsrise.
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