M.A. in Law – Regulatory Compliance
Establish Your Reputation as a Trusted Compliance Professional
The Master of Arts in Law – Regulatory Compliance, offered completely online (with select on-campus course options in Virginia Beach), allows you to focus your program on social, market sector, or health, safety and environmental regulation to affect positive change. Taught from a biblical perspective, this online regulatory compliance degree helps you gain a competitive edge and solidify your reputation as a trusted professional.
Enhance Your Credentials without a J.D.
Earn your M.A. in Law credential in just five semesters with this practical alternative to the on-campus 3-year Juris Doctor degree.
Advance Your Knowledge
Choose challenging law school coursework from contract law, immigration, property law, and employment and labor law.
Sharpen Your Skill Set
Complement your online law degree with courses in public policy, healthcare, and national security.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
On completing the online M.A. in Law – Regulatory Compliance degree, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in the policies and procedures related to regulatory compliance law, including adherence to laws and guidelines.
- Apply the fundamental legal principles of healthcare law.
- Demonstrate proficiency in immigration law and procedure.
- Research American law, including cases, and statutes.
Career Opportunities
- Market Sector Regulation (eg., banking or finance)
- Health, Safety & Environmental Law
- National Security, Immigration, Labor, & Union
Citizenship, acquisition and maintenance of major immigrant and non-immigrant classifications; admission into and exclusion or deportation from the U.S.; and structure and procedures of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Board of Immigration Appeals, Department of State and Department of Labor.
The procedures and policies for adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications.
Considers the Bill of Rights (including the delicate relationship between church & state, freedom of speech and freedom of worship), the rights of liberty, equal protection and due process arising from the 14th Amendment, and the subsequent rise and effects of judicial policy-making (including the “right to privacy,” the “right to intimate sexual choice,” and the “right to die”). Cross-listed with EHEA 508, GOV 620, and LAW 820.
Laws pertaining to employment discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and administrative practices before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Special consideration given to religious discrimination. Cross-listed with GOV 616.
Overview of the fundamental legal principles of health care law. Topics covered include an introduction to the field of forensic medicine, medical proof in litigation, advanced medical malpractice topics and the structure and operation of the health care delivery system. Cross-listed with GOV 684 and LAW 743.
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 |
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 (MA) | $675 | 6 | $4,050 |
| Master of Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 |
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 Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2021-22
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,500 |
| Program Fees | $1,020 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $36,000 |
| Total | $64,040 |
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 Laws (LLM) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 11 | $13,200 |
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 Laws (LLM) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Juris Doctor (JD) | $1,200 | 15 | $18,000 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
Total Cost of Attendance 2020-21
Full-time JD (Fall/Spring Combined)
| Resident & Non-Resident | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Board | $5,400 |
| University Fees | $1,400 |
| Program Fees | $860 |
| Loan Fees | $440 |
| Personal | $5,040 |
| Room | $8,100 |
| Transportation | $3,600 |
| Tuition | $37,200 |
| Total | $64,040 |
*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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the M.A. in Law program, each student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of legal knowledge within the student’s concentration;
- Apply legal knowledge in practical settings;
- Write knowledgeably and effectively on legal issues;
- Explain the relevance of Christian principles to law.
