
A.S. in Psychology
Set Your Mind on Things Above
Love people and want to understand them better? Regent’s Associate of Science in Psychology degree will increase your understanding of the human mind while helping to position you for a meaningful career. Study key concepts and theories of psychology taught by professional clinicians, researchers, and educators—all presented from a Christian worldview.
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
Discover how behavior and mental processes affect personal and spiritual development.
BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
Upon completion of the A.S. in Psychology you will be able to:
- Develop listening skills and ask engaging questions in the counseling setting
- Conduct research and use data to support various theories in psychology and counseling
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree for career advancement
Career Opportunities:
- Psychiatric Nursing Assistant
- Orderly
- Youth Counselor
- Case Technician
- Human Service Assistant
- Home Care Aide
- Addiction Rehabilitation Assistant
Examination of the major theoretical perspectives related to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, spiritual, and social development in people over the life span.
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.
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.
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.
Admission requirements vary based on the stage you're at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.
Degree | Tuition Block Rate per Semester | Credit Hours per Semester | Total Credits |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $8,610 | 12 - 18 | 120+ |
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Credit Hours per Semester | Total Credits |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Under 12 | 120+ |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Over 18 | 120+ |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $574 | N/A | 120+ |
Part Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Year | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $450 | 6 | $6,750 | 120+ | $54,000 |
Full Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Year | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
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Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $395 | 12 | $11,850 | 120+ | $47,400 |
Degree | Tuition Block Rate per Semester | Credit Hours per Semester | Total Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $8,610 | 12 - 18 | 120+ |
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Credit Hours per Semester | Total Credits |
---|---|---|---|
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $605 | Under 12 | 120+ |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $574 | Over 18 | 120+ |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $605 | Under 12 | 120+ |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $574 | Over 12 | 120+ |
Part Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Year | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $450 | 6 | $6,750 | 120+ | $54,000 |
Full Time
Degree | Cost per Credit Hour | Avg. # of Credits per Semester | Tuition Cost per Year | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Students taking online classes (enrolled in 8 week classes) | $395 | 12 | $11,850 | 120+ | $47,400 |