M.A. in Campaigns & Political Leadership – Policy Studies

Develop Strategies for Policymaking Through Regent’s Policy Studies Concentration

Do you desire to run a campaign based on principled ideas and policies? Regent’s Master of Arts in Campaigns & Political Leadership with a concentration in Policy Studies will prepare you to manage a campaign built on issues that matter most to voters. Focusing on principles of federalism, courses are delivered from a limited-government viewpoint and Christian worldview. You will learn about campaign management, election strategies, political parties, administrative ethics, policy initiatives, and finance and compliance issues. You’ll also study the public policy process, policy analysis, and the principles and techniques for analyzing policy alternatives. This concentration is delivered fully online or online with some face-to-face components in Virginia Beach.

Locations: Online

Total Credit Hours: 33

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE

Manage campaign teams and navigate political culture while leading with a faith-based approach to policymaking.

Make an Impact with the Policy Studies Concentration

Influence the direction of government at the local, state and federal levels by shaping policy.

RECEIVE RELEVANT TRAINING

Gain experience from an internship that aligns with your goals and interests.

EXPAND YOUR CONTACTS

Enjoy access to our global alumni of government officials, advocates and policymakers who are making a difference in the world of politics.

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). We have also been recognized as a Military Friendly Top 10 School by Military Friendly®, 2020, and among the Top 10 Best for Vets Colleges: Online & Nontraditional by Military Times, 2020. Experience the Regent difference through the Master of Arts in Campaigns & Political Leadership with a concentration in Policy Studies.

To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.

Career Opportunities

On completing the M.A. in Campaigns & Political Leadership – Policy Studies, you will be able to:

Develop winning models for marketing policymakers, candidates and ideas-based campaigns.
Evaluate the effectiveness of governmental policy initiatives that impact nominee support.
Apply effective campaign strategies that reach across the aisle and improve voter turnout.
Advance political agendas for faith-based candidates, organizations and initiatives.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Campaign Manager
Public Policy Specialist
Political Consultant
Not-for-Profit Executive Director
Polling Analyst

Featured Courses

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Name

Credits

GOV 612

History and Politics of Israel

An analysis of the nature and development of the Israeli political system, including historical background, Zionism, elections and the institutions of government, constitutional issues, and religion and politics. The relationship between domestic politics and foreign policy will also be explored as well as the regional and global context in which Israel exists.

GOV 623

Public Policy Initiatives

Covers the basic aspects of various current policy initiatives. Each topic has a class devoted to biblical principles, guest lecturers from experts in the related fields and brief oral reports presented by students.

GOV 662

Cybersecurity Policy & Affairs

Introduces basic concepts and vocabulary for pursuing additional training in cybersecurity policy and affairs. Examines issues such as: how does encryption work? What is code? What is a blockchain and what is critical infrastructure? Also, suitable for students not wishing to pursue a concentration or certificate but wishing to acquire familiarity with these issues.

GOV 667

Local Government Administration

Addresses the work of local government managers and leaders in promoting ethical, effective, efficient and accountable government for cities, counties and local and regional authorities.

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Admissions Requirements

2021-22 Semester Check-In Deadlines:

All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 13	Monday, August 23
Session M	Friday, September 10	Monday, September 20
Session B	Friday, October 15	Monday, October 25
Session C	Tuesday, December 21	Monday, January 10
Session T	Friday, January 28	Monday, February 7
Session D	Friday, March 4	Monday, March 14
Session E	Friday, April 29	Monday, May 9
Session F	Friday, June 10	Monday, June 20

Note: The application deadline for international applicants applying to attend on campus is March 15.

Prerequisites:

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

Application Process:

1. Complete Your Online Application

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.

2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee

Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*

Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master’s Application Pieces.

Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.

*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.

4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests

5. Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.

6. Submit Your Professional Resume (Optional)

Your professional resume or curriculum vitae should include:

Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets, and results
School, community, and church leadership positions
Service activities in which you have been involved
Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received

Email your resume to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master’s Application Pieces.

7. GRE or LSAT Score (Optional)

Test scores may strengthen your application file and improve access to scholarship opportunities. Official scores should be sent directly to Regent University by the testing agency.

8. International Applicants

Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2021-22 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$675	6	$4,050
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA)	$675	6	$4,050

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$675	9	$6,075
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA)	$675	9	$6,075

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$800
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$650

2020-21 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$675	6	$4,050
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA)	$675	6	$4,050

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA)	$675	9	$6,075
Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA)	$675	9	$6,075

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$750
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$600

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.

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“I'm so glad Regent isn't afraid to engage with other viewpoints. It's a place where people are willing to debate their position honestly and without fear.”

Larry Mayes, M.A., 1998 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston

“All of my professors have such a passion for what they are teaching and it is contagious. RSG professors have first-hand knowledge about the subjects they teach. They emphasize that we can make moral arguments in the public sphere.”

Keelyn Geoghean, M.A., 2014

“What stuck out to me at Regent was the character and ethics — the commitment to glorifying God in all that we do. I am grateful to be part of a place impacting this world for eternity. By getting past our fallibilities, we can see what the power of God can do.”

Bill Dudley, MPA, 2014 Logistics Manager, U.S. Navy; Worship Pastor, Beach Beacon Baptist Church

“Regent’s Military Resource Center introduced me to a network of mentors and went the extra mile to support me.”

Natasha Moore, B.S. in Criminal Justice, 2019; MPA, 2020 Navy veteran; preparing to be a commissioned officer in the military

“The whole concept at Regent was, if you are pursuing administration in the public interest, you aren't just doing it to be a bureaucrat, but to serve those around you. You have to be engaged and know what you believe when you go into it, to stand up for what you think is right.”

Andrew Owen, MPA, 2017 Deputy Treasurer, City of Suffolk