M.S. in Psychology
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. Explore the core areas of psychological science, ranging from cognitive neuroscience to the dynamics of human social interactions.
Concentrations | Courses | Admissions | Tuition
Become Highly Specialized
Choose the concentration that best fits your interests and career goals.
Gain Knowledge for Higher Learning
Be equipped to study at the doctoral level in basic science or applied psychology.
Prepare to Make a Lasting Difference
Join a respected network of Regent mental health practitioners leading in their field through the integration of science and faith. Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by renowned faculty in Virginia Beach and beyond.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE through the master’s in psychology
Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2025). The M.S. in Psychology program was ranked by Fortune as the #5 Best Online Master’s in Psychology Program in the nation in 2022.
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On completing the master’s in psychology degree, you can:
- Learn critical prevention, training, and treatment practices from a multicultural focus.
- Gain skills in employee evaluation and development to enable professional and organizational growth.
- Immerse in a gateway to study at the doctoral level in basic science or applied psychology.
Career Opportunities
- Organizational Consultant
- Researcher
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Cyberpsychologist
- Leadership Coach
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Addictions will prepare you to apply principles of psychology while assessing addictive disorders and constructing treatment plans and faith-based interventions.
Learn MoreThe Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Cyberpsychology will help you understand online interactions by examining how people engage in cyberspace, so you can develop strategies that improve human-technology interactions in social, interpersonal and organizational settings.
Learn MoreThe Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Doctoral Preparation will teach you training and treatment techniques from a multicultural focus while presenting you with the opportunity to conduct, write and successfully defend a thesis in psychology.
Learn MoreThe Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Industrial-Organizational Psychology will expand your understanding of employee conduct and attitudes and equip you to make a positive difference on productivity, hiring, morale, and more.
Learn MoreThe Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Leadership Coaching will teach you how to build coach-client relationships, design coaching interventions and develop client-generated goals, so you can help people advance personally and professionally.
Learn MoreThe Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology – Marriage & Family will equip you with principles that help build healthy relationships and improve family units while you expand your understanding of behavioral healthcare and selected issues associated with marriage counseling.
Learn More| GPSY 500 | Contemporary Psychology | 3 | Historical development, current state, and emerging trends of psychology both as a profession and scientific discipline. An orientation is provided to the program to graduate study in the field, and to ethics in psychology. The integration of Christianity and contemporary psychology will be examined. |
| GPSY 510 | Statistics I | 3 | Statistical methods and their application to psychological research. Surveys the collection, organization and analysis of data utilizing hypothesis testing. Evaluates various frequency distributions and measures of central tendency. An emphasis will be placed on the application of correlational and one-way ANOVA techniques. |
| GPSY 511 | Statistics II | 3 | Continued graduate instruction in statistical methods and their application to psychological research with a particular emphasis on Multivariate ANOVA techniques. Prerequisite: GPSY 510. |
| GPSY 513 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 | Surveys the range of research methods utilized in contemporary psychology with a primary emphasis on quantitative research including both experimental and non-experimental designs. |
| GPSY 515 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 | Reviews the biological determinants and influences on psychological functioning with a focus on the structure and function of the central nervous system. |
| GPSY 517 | Social Psychology | 3 | Major theories, issues, data and research methodologies in social psychology. Current research literature on social perception, prejudice, helping behavior, and social conformity. |
| GPSY 532 | Affect, Cognition & Motivation | 3 | Affective neuroscience, cognitive psychology and motivational psychology. Attention and perception, consciousness, thinking and reasoning, memory, language, and motivational factors in human and animal functioning. |
| GPSY 540 | Life Span Psychology | 3 | Human growth and development across the life span. Particular emphasis on the physical, social, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth of the individual with a review of current research. |
| GPSY 549 | Integrative Psychology | 3 | The integration of Psychology and Christianity. The history of the integration project, various models of integration in science and applied psychology, and emerging trends in light of classic and current scholarly contributions to the area. |
2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
| Session D | Friday, March 7 | Monday, March 17 |
| Session E | Friday, May 2 | Monday, May 12 |
| Session F | Friday, June 13 | Monday, June 23 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 3 | $2,085 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | Full time enrollment is required. | ||
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | Full time enrollment is required. | ||
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $945 | 6 | $5,670 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | $945 | 12 | $11,340 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 3 | $2,085 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | Full time enrollment is required. | ||
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | Full time enrollment is required. | ||
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $900 | 6 | $5,400 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | $900 | 12 | $10,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.