Questions:
- What
programs do you offer?
- Are your programs accredited?
- Where do you offer your
programs?
- Which programs are offered at the Virginia Beach Campus?
- Which programs are offered online?
- What are your admissions deadlines?
- What is required to be considered for admission?
- How long does it take to complete your programs?
- What are the tuition rates?
- Is financial aid available?
- What denominations are represented on your campus?
- Are there residency requirements for the online programs?
Answers:
1. What programs
do you offer?
- Master of Arts in Counseling-School Guidance or Community Emphasis (60 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling- School Guidance or Community Emphasis (60 Hours)
- Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling
(30 Hours)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.
- 123 Hours)
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
(66 Hours)
- Certificate of Advanced Counseling
Studies (CACS - 30 Hours)
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2. Are your programs accredited?
Yes. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional accrediting body for our area. This "accredits" all of the university programs. The School of Psychology & Counseling has earned two professional accreditations as well. The M.A. in Counseling (on-campus program only), School and Community tracks as well as the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision are CACREP accredited (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs). The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
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3. Where do
you offer your programs?
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Online
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4. Which programs are offered at the Virginia Beach Campus?
- Master of Arts in Counseling - School or Community Programs
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
- Certificate of Advanced Counseling Studies (CACS)
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5. Which programs are offered online?
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - School or Community Programs
- Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision
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6. What is required to be considered for admission?
- Application for Admission
- $50 Application Fee
- Personal Goals Statement
- Official Transcripts
- GRE General Test
- Three Recommendations
- Resumé/Curriculum Vita
- Community Life Form (part of online application)
- Clinical Skills DVD: 10-15 minute maximum (Ph.D. applicants only)
- Scholarly Writing Sample: no more than 10 pages, APA format (doctoral applicants)
- An interview
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7. What are your admissions deadlines?
- Ph.D. in CES- January 15
(fall entrance only)
- Psy.D. - January 15 (fall entrance only)
- MA in Counseling (Virginia Beach Campus)
July 31st (fall entrance only).
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)
July 1st (fall entrance only).
- MA in Human Services Counseling (Online)
Applications should be submitted by the following dates for priority consideration.
(The second date listed is the last day applications will be considered for that term):
Fall - July 1/July 31
Spring - November 1/December 15
Summer - March 1/April 15
Late Applications: Applications may be considered beyond the dates listed above as long as space remains available in the class, or until the admissions office determines that admission is closed for the semester.
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8. How long does it take to complete your programs?
(All estimates based on full-time enrollment.)
- M.A. in Counseling - 2 to 3 Years
- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - 3 Years
- M.A. in Human Services Counseling - 1 Year to 18 Months
- Psy.D. - 5 Years
- Ph.D. in CES - 3 ½ to 4 Years (depending on length of dissertation completion)
- Certificate of Advanced Counseling Studies - 1 to 2 years (depending upon full or part-time)
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9. What are the tuition rates?
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Master of Arts in Counseling-Community and School (on campus):
$660 per semester hour
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Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (online):
$645 per semester hour
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (online):
$690 per semester hour
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Doctoral Programs: $755 per semester hour
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10. Is financial
aid available?
Yes. Amounts range from modest allowances
for books, to full-tuition scholarships. Teaching Assistantships
are also available on a limited, competitive basis for the Psy.D. program. Over
85 percent of our student body receives financial aid.
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11. What denominations
are represented on your campus?
All traditional protestant denominations
are represented, as well as Catholic and smaller contemporary
church denominations. While Regent was founded by Pat Robertson
who has roots in the Charismatic, Present Day Renewal Movement,
we admit students of all faith backgrounds who are willing
to be taught from a Judeo-Christian perspective.
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12. Are there residency requirements for the online programs?
Yes, each of our three online programs have an annual residency requirement wherein students come to campus to meet with faculty, take comprehensive exams, work on group projects with members of their cohort, fellowship together to build cohort camraderie and work on modular courses. Each program's residency has different academic expectations and outcomes which can be explored further on their specific pages of the website.
For 2010 Residency dates, see below:
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision: Sunday, June 13-Saturday, June 19
M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Thursday, August 5-Thursday, August 12
M.A. in Human Services Counseling: Monday, May 3-Thursday, May 6
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