B.A. in Leadership Studies

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You've got goals. And you want a degree that gives you the skills to achieve them. Regent's Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies will equip you with a solid foundation in innovative leadership, ethics, strategic planning and decision making—preparing you to lead with excellence in a multitude of roles. You'll explore key concepts and theories such as leader-member exchange (LMX), servant leadership, and transformational leadership. You'll also choose one of six concentrations that best aligns with your career goals.

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Identify and analyze complex problems and develop strategies for optimal resolution.

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.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020). Our programs have also been ranked by it as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia for 8 years in a row. Experience the Regent difference through the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies degree program.

Fully Online

8-Week Course Sessions

120+ Credit Hours

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Take Your Career to the Next Level

On completing the B.A. in Leadership Studies degree, you will be able to:

Understand capital management and principles of product, price, promotion, competition and communication for growth.
Lead with excellence and make strategic decisions.
Understand principles for leading and engaging children, adolescents, and adults for ministry health and growth.
Prepare for graduate studies in business administration and leadership.

Career Opportunities

Business Administration
Computer Programming or Web Development
Mentorship & Coaching
Network or Systems Administration
Nonprofits or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Police or Probation Officer

$82,050 median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators. | Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018.

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Business

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Business program will equip you with a solid foundation in innovative leadership, ethics, strategic planning and decision making. You'll also gain expertise in the human relations and reporting sides of business, all from a Christian perspective.

Christian Ministry

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Christian Ministry explores how to study and teach the Bible and communicate effectively in the ministry environment. It will equip you with innovative leadership and strategic planning skills to follow your calling.

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Criminal Justice will equip you with a solid foundation in leadership, strategic planning, ethics, the American criminal justice system and approaches to measure and control crime. Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

Government & Public Policy

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Government & Public Policy focuses on leadership skills, strategic planning, interpreting political data and exploring viewpoints. Choose courses in the judicial system, international relations, state and local government, constitutional law, and more to tailor your degree to best fit your goals.

Information Technology

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Information Technology focuses on innovative leadership, technical design, development and management. Learn to analyze a problem and define the computing requirements for its solution. Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

Self-Designed

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Leadership Studies – Self-Designed allows you to customize your courses to fit your area of interest, and be challenged in problem-solving, creative thinking and principled leadership—all from a Christian perspective. It will prepare you to lead with excellence and make strategic decisions.

Code

Name

Credits

Code: LDST 201

Name: Survey of Leadership

Credits: 3

Exploration of expectancy, leader-member exchange (LMX), transactional, transformational, servant leadership and other theories, including foundational leadership principles and concepts.

Code: LDST 250

Name: Study of Great Leaders

Credits: 3

Significant historical and contemporary leaders to identify exemplary leadership behaviors and skills to promote strong moral reasoning and wisdom. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 305

Name: Innovation Leadership

Credits: 3

The nature, requirements, and beneficial role of entrepreneurial thinking for the leader as innovator in the organization and in society. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 310

Name: Systems Thinking

Credits: 3

Introduction to the vocabulary and methodologies associated with the discipline of systems thinking; relationship between the parts of any system, particularly human systems, explores organizational operations and the interaction of various leadership styles and decisions on those operations. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 330

Name: Ethics

Credits: 3

The nature of ethical leadership through a consideration of the ethical foundations of leadership principles evident in the lives of great leaders; the effect of leader’s values and beliefs on decision-making. Cross-listed with MGMT 330.

Code: LDST 350

Name: Communication & Influence

Credits: 3

Leader's behaviors and decisions in sending messages to people throughout the organization. Analysis of the concept of organizational culture, its development, and the effect it has on the leader and people in the organization; focus on a leader's ability to positively influence followers. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 370

Name: Managerial Decision-Making

Credits: 3

Investigate analytical and process skills for effective decision-making and change management. Assess key factors in the change process, effective planning and problem-solving. Cross-listed with MGMT 370.

Code: LDST 425

Name: Leading Teams

Credits: 3

The influence of virtual teams on leadership effectiveness; the development of interactive and dynamic groups in virtual and face-to-face environments. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 435

Name: Strategic Planning

Credits: 3

The process and nature of strategic planning, including the constraints and opportunities leaders face in strategic planning, the leader’s task in accommodating and minimizing these limitations, and the impact of these constraints on strategic choices. Prerequisite: LDST 201.

Code: LDST 440

Name: Organizational Dynamics

Credits: 3

The concepts, theories, and current practice regarding organizational structures and their development, the dynamics of individual and collective behavior within organizations; human interaction within organizations to foster and manage change. Emphasis on the role of leadership and cultural values. Prerequisite: Junior standing and prior management or leadership coursework.

Code: LDST 498

Name: Senior Leadership Project

Credits: 3

Capstone project to integrate leadership and the student’s concentration area. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

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

2019-20 Tuition Rates
2020-21 Tuition Rates

2019-20 Tuition Rates

Program Type	Tuition
On-Campus Student 12-18 credit hours per semester Under 12 credit hours Over 18 credit hours	$8,610 (block rate) $605/credit hour $574/credit hour
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes) Full-time (12* credit hours) Part-time (6* credit hours) *Average number of credits per semester.	$395/credit hour $450/credit hour
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition	$295/credit hour

Program Type

Tuition

On-Campus Student

12-18 credit hours per semester
Under 12 credit hours
Over 18 credit hours

$8,610 (block rate)
$605/credit hour
$574/credit hour

Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)

Full-time (12* credit hours)
Part-time (6* credit hours)

*Average number of credits per semester.

$395/credit hour
$450/credit hour

RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition

$295/credit hour

Student Fees

Fee	Amount	Description
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$50	One-time fee, nonrefundable
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students)	$150 $50	Fee is deducted from tuition costs
Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$60	One-time fee upon submission of graduation application
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700/semester $550/semester	Contributes to university academic and administrative operations

Optional Fees

Late Payment	$100/Session	Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment
Course Fees	Varies, $70-200 per course	Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee

2020-21 Tuition Rates

Program Type	Tuition
On-Campus Student 12-18 credit hours per semester Under 12 credit hours Over 18 credit hours	$8,610 (block rate) $574/credit hour $574/credit hour
Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes) Full-time (12* credit hours) Part-time (6* credit hours) *Average number of credits per semester.	$395/credit hour $450/credit hour
RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition	$295/credit hour

Program Type

Tuition

On-Campus Student

12-18 credit hours per semester
Under 12 credit hours
Over 18 credit hours

$8,610 (block rate)
$574/credit hour
$574/credit hour

Online Student (enrolled in 8-week classes)

Full-time (12* credit hours)
Part-time (6* credit hours)

*Average number of credits per semester.

$395/credit hour
$450/credit hour

RN to B.S. in Nursing Tuition

$295/credit hour

Student Fees

Fee	Amount	Description
Application Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$50	One-time fee, nonrefundable
Enrollment Deposit (On-Campus Students) Enrollment Deposit (Evening/Online Students)	$150 $50	Fee is deducted from tuition costs
Graduation Fee (On-Campus & Evening/Online Students)	$60	One-time fee upon submission of graduation application
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750/semester $600/semester	Contributes to university academic and administrative operations

Optional Fees

Late Payment	$100/Session	Incurred per session in the event of late tuition payment
Course Fees	Varies, $70-200 per course	Some courses in theater, animation, cinema television or science labs carry an additional fee

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ANIM 100	Fundamentals of Animation	$200
ANIM 103	Introduction to Digital Art	$200
ANIM 112	Fundamentals of 2-D Computer Based Animation	$200
ANIM 115	Compositing and Sound for Animators	$200
ANIM 203	3-D Animation	$200
ANIM 210	Writing for Animation	$70
ANIM 213	Character Design, Rigging, and Animation	$200
ANIM 218	Advanced 2-D Computer Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 222	The Art of the Storyboard	$200
ANIM 310	Business Planning for Media	$70
ANIM 314	Advanced 3-D Animation Techniques	$200
ANIM 340	History of Animation	$70
ANIM 400	Portfolio Preparation	$200
ANIM 413	Motion Graphics for Film & Television	$200
ANIM 415	Animation in 3-D (3 cr.)	$200
ANIM 450	Digital Special Effects for Film and Television	$220
ANIM 480	Production Practum (1-3)	$70-200
ANIM 489	Animation Workshop	$70-200
ANIM 490	Independent Study	$70-200
ANIM 495	Internship	$70
ANIM 496	Culminating Project	$200
ARTA 120	Introduction to Drawing	$200
ARTA 121	2-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 201	Comp Anatomy & Figure Drawing	$200
ARTA 312	3-D Design Methods	$200
ARTA 320	Introduction to Painting	$200
ARTA 401	Advanced Drawing	$200
BIOL 101	Introduction to Biology with lab	$70
BIOL 121	General Biology I	$70
BIOL 122	General Biology II	$70
BIOL 201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	$70
BIOL 202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	$70
BIOL 215	Introduction to Microbiology	$70
BIOL 321	General Microbiology	$200
BIOL 421	Immunology	$200
CHEM 101	Introduction to Chemistry	$70
CHEM 121	General Chemistry 1	$70
CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 221	Organic Chemistry I	$70
CHEM 222	Organic Chemistry II	$70
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	$200
COMM 495	Internship	$70
CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
CTVU 101	Introduction to Aesthetics of Film and Television	$70
CTVU 102	Cinema-Television Equipment Workshop	$200
CTVU 105	Survey of Film and Television	$70
CTVU 229	Fundamentals of Cinema Production	$200
CTVU 250	Fundamentals of Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 256	Fundamentals of Post-Production (3)	$200
CTVU 310	Screenwriting	$70
CTVU 330	Producing and Directing Broadcast Television (3)	$200
CTVU 345	Lighting Aesthetics and Design for Cinema-Television (3)	$200
CTVU 346	Camera Operations/Film & Video	$200
CTVU 350	Broadcast Television Field Production (3)	$200
CTVU 352	Broadcast TV Tech Production	$200
CTVU 380	Broadcast TV Prod Practicum	$200
CTVU 427	Film Producing	$200
CTVU 458	Sound Design	$200
CTVU 460	Directing	$200
CTVU 470	Editing	$200
CTVU 475	Special Topics	$200
CTVU 480	Production Practicum	$70
CTVU 495	Internship	$70
CTVU 496	Senior Project (3)	$200
ENGL 501	Tutoring Writing	$395
GENE 100	The Making of a Christian Mind	$75
GENE 402	The Making of a Christian Leader	$75
GENE 402a	The Making of a Christian Leader/Service-Learning Experience	$75
HIST 205	Western Civilization I	$50
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
MUSI 220	Fundamentals of Music Theory (3cr.)	$70
MUSI 301	Music History 1 (3 cr.)	$70
MUSI 348	Ensemble Performance (1 cr.)	$70
MUSI 349	Voice Lessons (1 cr.)	$70
NURS 310	Professional Health Assessment	$186
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
PHYS 221	General Physics I	$70
PHYS 222	General Physics II	$200
THEU 101	Introduction to Theatre	$70
THEU 105	Stagecraft (3)	$200
THEU 132	Basic Acting 1 (3)	$200
THEU 181	Practicum in Theatre Production (1)*	$70
THEU 221	Movement for the Stage (3)	$200
THEU 227	Makeup for the Theatre (3)	$200
THEU 232	Basic Acting 2 (3)	$200
THEU 234	Voice/Diction for Stage 1	$200
THEU 251	Improvisation (3)	$200
THEU 305	Advanced Stagecraft	$200
THEU 310	Playwriting	$70
THEU 312	Stage Combat (3)	$200
THEU 314	Play Analysis	$70
THEU 320	Auditioning and the Business of Theatre	$70
THEU 321	Costume Design (3)	$200
THEU 322	Fundamentals of Directing	$200
THEU 323	Scenic & Lighting (3)	$200
THEU 324	Stage Management	$70
THEU 330	Screen Acting I	$200
THEU 337	Voice/Diction for Stage 2	$200
THEU 375	Special Topics in Theatre	$70-200
THEU 402	Modern Drama	$70
THEU 405	Theatre History 1	$70
THEU 406	Theatre History 2	$70
THEU 420	Performance Studio	$200
THEU 430	Screen Acting 2	$200
THEU 437	Voice and Movement Integration	$200
THEU 490	Independent Study	$70-200
THEU 495	Theatre Internship	$70
THEU 496	Portfolio Development	$70
UED 480A	Practicum I	$70
UED 480B	Practicum II	$70
UED 495	Field Experience/Student Teach	$200
UED 495	Internship	$70
UED 496	Field Experience E-Portfolio	$200

CSCI 210	Computer Architecture	$70
CSCI 220	Operating Systems	$70
CSCI 221	Intro to Computer Science	$70
CSCI 233	Ethics for Computer Science	$70
CSCI 310	Software Engineering	$70
CSCI 315	Data Structure & Algorithims	$70
CSCI 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
CSCI 320	Parallel & Distributive Prog	$70
CSCI 430	Mobile and Smart Computing	$70
CYBR 630	Info Systems Security & Assurance	$70 FLAT
ISYS 315	Data Structures and Algorithms	$70
ISYS 317	Database Fundamentals	$70
PARA 220	Legal Research & Writing	$200
UNIV 500	Foundations/Grad Success	$500

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Lead the Way

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

LEARN FROM THE BEST

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Career Opportunities

Business

Christian Ministry

Criminal Justice

Government & Public Policy

Information Technology

Self-Designed

Code

Name

Credits

Code: LDST 201

Name: Survey of Leadership

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 250

Name: Study of Great Leaders

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 305

Name: Innovation Leadership

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 310

Name: Systems Thinking

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 330

Name: Ethics

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 350

Name: Communication & Influence

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 370

Name: Managerial Decision-Making

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 425

Name: Leading Teams

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 435

Name: Strategic Planning

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 440

Name: Organizational Dynamics

Credits: 3

Code: LDST 498

Name: Senior Leadership Project

Credits: 3

Taniki Richard, B.S., 2015

Breanna Molloy, B.A., 2012

Elisa Sosa, B.A., 2019

Stryker Watts, 2013

Ben Kay, B.A., 2013

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B.A. in Leadership Studies

Lead the Way

GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

LEARN FROM THE BEST

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Career Opportunities

Code

Name

Credits

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Taniki Richard, B.S., 2015

Breanna Molloy, B.A., 2012

Elisa Sosa, B.A., 2019

Stryker Watts, 2013

Ben Kay, B.A., 2013

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