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.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 64+

Session Start: March 15, 2021

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

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.

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Regent University ranked #41 of the top 50 Associate in Psychology degree programs | Intelligent.com

Career Opportunities

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

13%

Projected employment growth for social and human service assistants from 2018-28 (much faster than average) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019

Core Courses

Code

Name

Credits

PSYC 211

Developmental Psychology

Examination of the major theoretical perspectives related to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, spiritual, and social development in people over the life span.

PSYC 313

Research Methods

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 400

Abnormal Psychology

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 421

Social Psychology

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.

Admissions Requirements

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Tuition & Fees

2020-21 Tuition Rates

On Campus

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)	$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+

Housing Fees

Online

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

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2019-20 Tuition Rates

ON Campus

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+

Housing Fees

Online

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

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