M.A. in Human Services – Marriage & Family Ministry
Placing Value on Marriage & Family Values
The strength of any community rests on the strength of its relationships and family structures. If you feel called to reinvigorate marriages and families, consider the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services – Marriage & Family Ministry, offered online. You’ll be prepared to address the needs of couples (married; unmarried) in a ministry context, as well as traditional and nontraditional families. Courses are taught using a combination of interaction with professors, small-groups, podcast lectures, and asynchronous chat room discussions.
Be Positioned for Career Advancement
Gain counseling and enrichment techniques that will help you stand out.
Empower Societal Pillars
Learn techniques necessary to protect children, educate families, and empower parents to lead well.
Integrate Knowledge & Faith
Explore proven, life-changing theories rooted in science and presented from a Christian worldview.
Our award-winning faculty are here to help – online or on-campus in Virginia Beach – as you pursue your human services degree online.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the M.A. in Human Services – Marriage & Family Ministry degree, you can:
- Examine topics of life span dynamics and selected issues associated with marriage counseling.
- Gain knowledge in premarital counseling, marriage enrichment, human sexuality, divorce, and remarriage.
- Acquire intervention treatment skills aimed at addressing the family unit.
- Learn effective approaches and strategies for counseling children and adolescents in both individual and group settings.
Career Opportunities
- Marriage Coach
- Parenting Instructor
- Case Manager
- Children & Family Director
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
*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.
