B.S. in Psychology

Pursue Your B.S. in Psychology Online or in Virginia

Regent’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology degree will prepare you to better understand people and think about psychological issues logically and responsibly. Explore how the human mind can function in wholeness and learn effective theories and practices — all presented from a Christian worldview.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120+

Next Session Start: January 13, 2025

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SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS

Study psychological methods and motivations that inspire our thinking and actions.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST IN the B.S. in psychology program

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities such as academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more! Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2024). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor's Programs in Virginia 12 years in a row (2013-2024).

B.S. in Psychology Career Opportunities

On completing the bachelor’s in psychology program at Regent, you can:

Interpret scientific research
Understand how personality affects human behavior
Prepare for postgraduate education and career advancement

Career Opportunities:

Counseling
High-level Management
Social Work/Human Services
Marketing/Sales
Medical-related Fields
Ministry

$56Thousand

Approximate Mean Annual Wage for Counselors, 2021 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
PSYC 102	Introduction to Psychology	3	Examination of the major themes in the study and practice of psychology, such as human nature, motivation, change and development, and spiritual struggles, as well as applied psychological knowledge for everyday life.
PSYC 210	Philosophical Foundations	3	The historical and contemporary philosophical foundations of psychology with an emphasis on the interface between Christian theology and psychology. The relationship between Christian theology and secular philosophies commonly discussed in the field. Prerequisite: PSYC 102.
PSYC 211	Developmental Psychology	3	Examination of the major theoretical perspectives related to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, spiritual, and social development in people over the life span.
PSYC 303	Theories of Personality	3	Examines the major schools within personality theory with a focus on contributions and usefulness in understanding human behavior, the principal theorists from each school, the limitations of each theory, and comparisons between theoretical perspectives.
PSYC 313	Research Methods	3	Considers the systematic process by which to conduct research as well as the various research methods that can be used to acquire and advance knowledge. Introduction to methodological concepts used in the study of society, to the formal steps of the scientific method, to various research processes, to quantitative and qualitative methods of investigation, and to the communication of research results via research reports. Prerequisite: MATH 201.
PSYC 321	Data Analysis	3	Continuation of PSYC 313. Students examine research topics and complete research projects according to American Psychological Association requirements. Students apply research and statistical principles including the use of SPSS. Prerequisite: PSYC 313 or concurrent enrollment. Students will be withdrawn if prerequisite is not successfully completed.
PSYC 400	Abnormal Psychology	3	Survey of various categories of abnormal or deviant behavior such as developmental, personality, mood, psychophysiological, psychotic, anxiety, somatoform, chemical dependency, and dissociative disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or equivalent.
PSYC 410	Physiological Psychology	3	Study of the biological bases of behavior with an emphasis on the role of the nervous and endocrine systems. Topics include: attention, learning and memory, sensation and perception, sleep, language, reproduction, emotions, aggressive behavior, addictions, and behavioral disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or equivalent.
PSYC 411	Cognitive Psychology	3	Study of recent research and theory in cognitive processes concerning the representation, storage, retrieval, forgetting, conditioning, learning, concept formation, problem solving, and memory.
PSYC 412	Multicultural Psychology	3	Examines theories and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups as well as an exploration of the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development.
PSYC 421	Social Psychology	3	Survey of theories and research in the major areas of social psychology including perception, attitude change, attraction, aggression, altruism, conformity, prejudice, values, and group dynamics. Prerequisite: PSYC 313 or permission of the instructor.
PSYC 422	Capstone Seminar	3	Examination of the interdisciplinary connections within the subfields of psychology and interpretive philosophical models of the field with an emphasis on Christian thought and practice. Students apply intradisciplinary connections of the field and specific philosophical models to historic and current topics. Prerequisites: Psychology majors only who have completed a minimum of 6 upper-level psychology courses (18 credits).

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable

All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to submit a photo of your government-issued ID to regent.edu/items.
Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.

Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,975	12 - 18	$19,950

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Under 12	$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$665	Over 18	$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$665	N/A	$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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2023-24 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$9,493	12 - 18	$18,986

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Under 12	$7,560
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$630	Over 18	$11,340
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$630	N/A	$1,890+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)	$450	6	$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)	$395	12	$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)

$700

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