M.A. in Human Services – Addictions Counseling
Help Bring Freedom from Substance Abuse & Other Addictions
Do you feel called to assist individuals navigating chemical and behavioral addictions? Move forward with confidence by pursuing an online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services – Addiction Counseling. This non-licensure counseling degree will train you to apply faith-based interventions in ministry or professional recovery contexts to food, drug, sexual, and other addictions. Courses are taught with a combination of real-time interaction with professors, small-group projects, podcast lectures, and asynchronous chat room discussions.
Empower Your Career
Gain foundational skills in behavioral sciences while specializing in addiction recovery.
Become an Expert Mentor
Practice counseling techniques and explore proven treatment methods.
Build on a Strong Foundation
Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.
Courses are taught by renowned faculty in Virginia Beach and beyond.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
Upon completion of the M.A. in Human Services – Addictions Counseling degree, you will be able to:
- Explore how to assess, diagnose and treat misuse, abuse, and dependency.
- Study components of an addictive cycle, spiritual considerations, treatment options, and community support.
- Gain foundational skills in addiction intervention techniques.
- Acquire knowledge in human growth and development, group work, research, and professional ethics.
Career Opportunities
- Substance abuse counselor
- Medical/health services manager
- Pastoral counselor
- Clinical case manager
Continuing experiential application of significant personality theories and practice of more advanced counseling skills. Overview of the techniques and practices derived from the major psychotherapeutic systems relevant to these more advanced skills. Emphasis on the demonstration, modeling, practice and evaluation of these core skills and techniques. Prerequisite: HSC 524. Cross-listed with MHPS 625.
Explores issues related to addictive disorders in individuals and families from assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and interventions throughout the stages of misuse, abuse and dependency. Students gain a basic understanding of the skills and concepts needed for working in the area of substance abuse. Cross-listed with PAC 535 and MHPS 635.
Helps students gain an understanding of spirituality and substance use and faith-based interventions. An overview of foundational applications of assessment and intervention is presented. Presents a multicultural focus as it relates to addiction. Cross-listed with MHPS 672.
Presents a basic understanding of process addictions (food, sex, gambling, etc.), from psychological to physiological aspects. Explores components of an addictive cycle, spiritual components, treatment options, and community supports. Presents a multicultural focus as it relates to process addiction.
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 |
Prerequisites:
Master’s applicants must:
- Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Desirable degrees include those in counseling, psychology or related human behavioral fields. Other degree fields will also be considered.
- Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate coursework.
Application Process:
The Admissions Committee may require a brief Admissions Interview on a case-by-case basis. Interviews are conducted over the phone or Skype with one of our admissions staff and/or SPC faculty members and typically take 20 minutes.
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application
Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable $50 application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SPC Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*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.
Step 4: Complete an Academic Background Questionnaire
Step 5: 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.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4498 or email psycounadmissions@regent.edu, should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $595 | 6 | $3,570 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $595 | 6 | $3,570 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $675 | 3 | $2,025 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $875 | 3 | $2,625 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | Full time enrollment is required. |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $595 | 9 | $5,355 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $595 | 9 | $5,355 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $875 | 6 | $5,250 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | $875 | 12 | $10,500 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $595 | 6 | $3,570 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $595 | 6 | $3,570 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $710 | 6 | $4,260 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $675 | 3 | $2,025 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $875 | 3 | $2,625 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | Full time enrollment is required. |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $595 | 9 | $5,355 |
| Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $595 | 9 | $5,355 |
| Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $675 | 9 | $6,075 |
| Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $710 | 9 | $6,390 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $875 | 6 | $5,250 |
| Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | $875 | 12 | $10,500 |
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.