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College of Health & Behavioral Sciences

be part of an integrated opportunity to Change lives, Including your own

Regent University’s College of Health & Behavioral Sciences consists of three schools: the School of Psychology & Counseling, the School of Nursing, and the School of Allied Health. The college offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs that can be pursued online or on-campus in Virginia Beach (varies by program).

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to advance in your career in health or behavioral sciences. Your Regent degree can equip you to answer the growing demand for interdisciplinary care and holistic health that addresses the mind, body, and spirit.

As you work toward your degree, you can gain tools to help you understand health system complexities and to serve as part of an integrated system of care. A Regent education is built on a strong Christian foundation through which you can learn to distinctively integrate science and faith and wisely engage ethical concerns.

You can also be equipped to serve others with excellence whether you pursue a role in nursing, healthcare management, health information systems, psychology, licensed and pastoral counseling, human services, or gerontology.

We Know What’s Important to You:

  • 8-week online nursing courses
  • Additional 8- and 15-week psychology, counseling, and healthcare course options, online and on campus
  • High-quality programs to help you launch your career or upgrade your credentials
  • Faith-based approach
  • Transfer-friendly credit hours for many degree programs
  • Financial aid available
  • Top military-friendly school
  • Specialized accreditations: CCNE, CACREP, APA
  • Among the first universities to deliver unified interdisciplinary degree programs through a College of Health & Behavioral Sciences

If you are called to lead and serve in the arena of health or behavioral sciences as a caregiver, counselor, medical professional, researcher, administrator, educator, or policymaker, we invite you to apply now.

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Success Stories

“Regent's online, eight-week programs will help you take responsibility and have a way to be self-taught. You'll not only have that initiative, but you'll be able to interact with your professors online. It was really good for me.”
Taniki Richard, B.S. Business Leadership, 2016 Former U.S. Marine Corps
“I choose Regent for its professional thoughtful and approach to education, but what shaped me was the mentoring faculty and my cohort experience.”
Chris Hull, Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, 2009 Head of Graduate Counseling, John Brown University; Board of Directors Chair, CACREP
“Regent provided a very hands-on experience that I could implement in my life right away. You can’t come out of this program without becoming a better leader. It proves itself of worth and value time and again.”
Cynthia Arocho, M.A., 2012
“If you are focused, determined, willing to put in the work and make sacrifices, anyone can do this. I give all praise to God. Keep going no matter what.”
Antonio Tuck, M.A. in Counseling, 2020 Human Services Professional
“Regent was a pivotal point in my professional career. I have been forever changed by my experience!”
Richard Mason, Ph.D. , 2007 Counselor Education & Supervision
Regent News

Health & Behavioral Sciences

January 26, 2026
Regent Introduces Seven New Areas of Study for Fall 2026 

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Regent University is adding seven new areas of study to its Fall 2026 curriculum for graduate students, including a master’s degree program, five concentrations, and one graduate certificate …

November 12, 2025
Regent University Doctor of Psychology Students Accepted to the U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Two Regent University Doctor of Psychology students, Adrian Finochio and Jasmine Destine, have been awarded the highly competitive Health …

October 23, 2025
Regent University Master’s in School Counseling Ranked #1 in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Regent University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling has been ranked the #1 Best Master’s in Counseling Program in Virginia by CounselingPsychology.org. Regent’s M.A. in …

May 6, 2025
First Wave of Findings Released from the Highly Anticipated Global Flourishing Study

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 6, 2025) – The Global Flourishing Study, the most comprehensive investigation of human well-being ever conducted, found that young adults are struggling with mental health, while …

April 23, 2025
Regent University Appoints Dr. Anna Ord as Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Apr. 23, 2025) – Dr. Anna Ord, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, has been appointed Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies at Regent University. This new position, reporting to the …

February 21, 2024
Regent’s Online Master’s in School Counseling Ranked Top 10 Best in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 21, 2024) – BestCollegeReviews.org has ranked Regent University as a Best Online Master's in School Counseling Program for 2024—surging ahead of hundreds of colleges and …

October 23, 2023
Regent University Introduces Two New Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs that Qualify for a $5,000 Scholarship

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 23, 2023) – Regent is adding two new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Programs to its Spring 2024 curricula that qualify for the Healthcare Hero …

October 10, 2023
Regent’s Graduate Level Counseling Programs Hailed as the Best in the Nation for 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 10, 2023) – Regent University is leading the pack with three new “best of” rankings from Counselingpsychology.org, an online tool that provides aspiring students insight to …

September 21, 2023
Regent Recognized at the Top of the List for the Nation’s 2023 Best Online Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 21, 2023) – Regent University has been ranked #1 on the 2023 Best Online Master’s Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs list by …

September 18, 2023
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Regent University a Tier 1 Best National University for the Fifth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 18, 2023) – Regent University has once again been named a “Top Tier” institution by U.S. News and World Report on its 2024 Best Colleges Rankings. U.S …

September 7, 2023
Regent’s Online Bachelor’s in Psychology Ranked #3 in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 7, 2023) – Regent University’s online bachelor’s in psychology has been ranked #3 on the 2023 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Programs list by Counselingpsychology.org, an online …

May 23, 2023
Regent Breaks Into the Top 10 List for Best Master’s in Human Services in the Nation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (May 23, 2023) – Regent University’s Master’s in Human Services has been ranked #6 on the Top 21 Master’s in Human Services Degree Programs of 2023 by Intelligent.com – an …

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 both questions is …

February 27, 2023
‘God is Here’: Regent University Experiences Outpouring of Spiritual Renewal

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 27, 2023) – As revival moves to college campuses across the nation, Regent University students, faculty, and staff are experiencing a miraculous move of God. The Holy Spirit is stirring …

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 from the 2022 …