M.A. in Human Services – Human Services Counseling
Improve the Lives of Others
You have a strong passion for helping people. Prepare to go deeper in serving your community with the Master of Arts in Human Services – Human Services Counseling, offered completely online. Through this nonlicensure human services degree online, you’ll explore human behavior to develop skills for better care of others — and for career growth. Courses are taught using a combination of real-time interaction with professors, small-group projects, podcast lectures, and asynchronous chat room discussions.
Grow in Christian Counseling & Coaching
Explore the mind-body-spirit connection and practice individual and group work.
Empower Your Career
Gain foundational skills in behavioral sciences while specializing in a concentrated area.
Gain Foundational Helping Skills
Learn to identify and assist individuals struggling with life issues or seeking personal development.
Our award-winning faculty, located in Virginia Beach and beyond, instruct from a Christian worldview.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the M.A. in Human Services – Human Services Counseling degree, you can:
- Learn to conduct thorough client assessments and understand how to make referrals.
- Evaluate legal and ethical standards that help in determining specific treatment.
- Apply culturally responsive strategies across diverse populations.
- Examine the practical application of para-professional counseling for commonly addressed problems.
Career Opportunities
- Human Services Manager
- Life Coach
- Social Services Agent
- Pastoral Care Assistant
- Support to multiple people-helping professions
2022-23 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 |
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Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that 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 |
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Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 6 | $3,690 |
Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 6 | $4,380 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 3 | $2,085 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $900 | 3 | $2,700 |
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 |
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Master of Arts in Human Services (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (MA) | $615 | 9 | $5,535 |
Master of Science in Psychology (MS) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
Master of Arts in School Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling (MA) | $730 | 9 | $6,570 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies (PhD) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision (PhD) | $900 | 6 | $5,400 |
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) | $900 | 12 | $10,800 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
*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.