Joint Degree Programs
What is a Joint Degree?
At Regent University, we believe in the power of multidisciplinary education and the opportunities it brings. Our joint degree programs allow students to earn two graduate degrees simultaneously, providing a dynamic and comprehensive learning experience at our renowned Christian university in Virginia. This unique approach saves time and reduces the total number of credit hours required compared to pursuing each degree separately.
Why Choose a Joint Degree at Regent?
Joint degree programs at Regent prepare students to master the invaluable skill of “thinking like a lawyer,” which can be seamlessly integrated into a variety of professional fields. Regent offers joint degree options of JD with MBA, MDiv, and more. Whether you aspire to lead organizations, excel in communication and journalism, or provide expert counseling and psychological services, a multidisciplinary education from Regent Law enhances your marketability and opens doors in the competitive legal job market.
For more detailed information on Regent Law’s Joint Degree programs, including graduation requirements, please refer to our Policies and Procedures Manual (search for the heading “Joint-Degree Programs”).
Benefits of a Joint Degree
- Efficiency and Flexibility: Earn two degrees with fewer credit hours, allowing you to save time and focus on your career goals sooner.
- Enhanced Career Prospects: Combine legal expertise with other professional skills to stand out in various industries.
- Comprehensive Learning: Engage in a diverse curriculum that broadens your knowledge and equips you with versatile skills.
The School of Law offers students the opportunity to pursue a joint degree the Juris Doctor (JD) and other graduate programs at Regent University. In accordance with ABA regulations, the School of Law application must be used as the primary application for the student’s joint degree. Applicants must then apply to the additional program utilizing the general admissions application for the other school. Under the joint-degree agreement, students complete 83 (instead of 90) credit hours in the JD. Joint degree students subsequently earn a separate degree from each school and must complete both degree programs before being approved for graduation.
As a general principle, students should seek admission to a joint degree program before completing one-third of any single-degree program. If you are interested in pursuing a joint degree, here is the typical process:
- Apply for admission to both schools of a joint degree program separately and meet all admissions criteria specific to each school.
- Receive notifications: Each school will notify the applicant regarding acceptance to its degree program. Upon admission to a joint degree program, the student will be assigned an advisor in each school.
- Return enrollment agreements: Indicate the name of the specific school in which you plan to begin your studies.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to matriculate to the law school following successful academic progress in the other Regent graduate program.
Helpful Tips
- Students should seek admission to a joint degree program before completing one-third of any single-degree program.
- A joint degree applicant who is accepted in only one school may enroll in that school, but not in a joint degree program.
- Courses in the law school are not normally taken concurrently with courses in other schools.
Explore Your Potential
Ready to elevate your education and career? Discover the limitless possibilities with Regent’s on-campus and online Joint Degree programs. Contact us today to learn more and start your journey toward a transformative and multidisciplinary education.