B.A. in Government – International Relations & Foreign Policy

Go Global With Your Future

Your passions and interests go beyond our nation’s borders. Take the next step toward your future through Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Government—International Relations & Foreign Policy. You’ll explore today’s increasingly more global political landscape as you study topics on contemporary global problems, geopolitics, and more—all taught from a distinctly Christian worldview.

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 120+

Session Start: August 23, 2021

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

JUMPSTART YOUR FUTURE

Prepare for a career in public service, government, teaching, and beyond.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

ACCESS FACULTY EXPERTISE

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

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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.

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Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the B.A. in Government—International Relations & Foreign Policy you will be able to:

Understand the development of interconnected nation-states and how they formulate their foreign policies
Pursue a career in public service, government, or teaching
Prepare for postgraduate education

Career Opportunities:

International Relations
Foreign Policy Analysis
Journalism
Advocacy
Humanitarian Organizations

Featured Courses

Code

Name

Credits

GOVT 290

Political Economy

Uses the tools of economics to examine decision-making in non-market institutions with a particular emphasis on government decision-making. Cross-listed with ECON 290. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or ECON 260.

GOVT 305

Contemporary Global Problems

Investigates the global problems that influence and shape contemporary and future government decision-making. Attention is given to such important problems as terrorism, poverty, human trafficking, disease, the

GOVT 340

American Foreign Policy

Examines the history of U.S. foreign policy up until the present era with special attention to topics such as U.S. military, economic, and human rights policy. Course also examines the changing concepts of power, the national interest, and grand strategy and learning in U.S. foreign policy as these relate to various world regions. Prerequisite: GOVT 304.

Other Concentrations

Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements vary based on the stage you’re at in life. Select a link below to learn how to apply.

Tuition & Fees

2021-22 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$8,610	12 - 18	$8,610

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Under 12	$7,260
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Over 18	$10,332
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$574	N/A	$1,722+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$800

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Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-12 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)

$650

Military Admissions & Aid »

2020-21 Tuition Rates

On Campus

Degree	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester	Credit Hours Per Semester	Tuition Block Rate Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$8,610	12 - 18	$8,610

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Under 12	$6,888
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters)	$574	Over 18	$10,332
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester)	$574	N/A	$1,722+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)

$800

Housing Fees »

Online

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-12 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)

$650

Military Admissions & Aid »

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