
B.A. in Leadership Studies – Government & Public Policy
Lead. Govern. Serve.
The world of politics needs more influential voices like yours. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies – Government & Public Policy will equip you with a solid foundation in innovative leadership, ethics, strategic planning and decision making. You’ll also learn how to interpret political data, explore viewpoints and grow as a political leader and communicator. Choose courses in the judicial system, international relations, state and local government, consitutional law, and more to tailor your degree to best fit your goals.
GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Learn how the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation & U.S. Constitution influence decision making.
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. Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 & 2020). Our programs have also ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia for 8 years in a row. Experience the Regent difference.
On completing the B.A. in Leadership Studies – Government & Public Policy you will be able to:
- Lead with excellence and make strategic decisions.
- Understand the development of the political system of the United States.
- Explore the challenges of American democracy in a globalized world.
Career Opportunities
- Corporate Communications
- Congressional Offices
- Nonprofits or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Journalism/Marketing
- Lobbying or Campaign Work
Explores some of the main fields within the discipline of government (e.g., comparative politics, political theory) as well as some of the main approaches to the study of government (e.g., interpretivism, behavioralism, institutionalism). Various theories of integration for the study and understanding of government are also introduced.
Provides an analysis of the founding of the United States through an investigation of the important philosophical, constitutional, and political questions surrounding the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the creation and development of the U.S. Constitution. Attention is given to federalism, and the Constitutional institutions of the Presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
Evaluates the internal processes of the House and Senate as well as the place of Congress in the American political system. Some of the topics studied include the Congressional functions of representation, law-making, and policy-making as well as Constitutional and historical responsibilities. Prerequisite: GOVT 240.
Examines the Constitutional and historical responsibilities of the Presidency. Attention is given to the administrative, domestic, and diplomatic functions of the Presidency as well as to the growth of presidential power over time and the relationship of the Presidency to the other U.S. political institutions. Prerequisite: GOVT 240.
Analyzes the U.S. judicial system with a concentrated emphasis on the internal processes of the federal judiciary and the U.S. Supreme Court as well as the Constitutional and historical responsibilities of the U.S. Supreme Court. Prerequisite: GOVT 240.
Analysis and investigation of the operations of U.S. state and local governments within the federal structure of American government with an additional emphasis on becoming active and knowledgeable citizens.
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 |
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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) | $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 |