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Regent University Master’s in School Counseling Ranked #1 in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Regent University’s Master of Arts in School Counseling has been ranked the #1 Best Master’s in Counseling Program in Virginia by CounselingPsychology.org.

Regent’s M.A. in School Counseling was ranked by CounselingPsychology.org among top-tier academic institutions that prepare future mental health professionals, considering program quality, faculty expertise, clinical training opportunities, and student outcomes.

“This ranking reflects our faculty’s commitment to academic excellence and preparing counselors who serve with both competence and compassion,” said Dr. Anna Ord, Dean of the Regent University College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. “It affirms our mission to equip school counselors who combine professional excellence with a Christ-centered approach to serving students, families, and schools across Virginia and beyond.”

The M.A. in School Counseling offers a dynamic hybrid program preparing professionals to support the holistic development of K-12 students. Flexible online learning is combined with two on-campus residencies, internship placement support, and a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for state licensure.

To learn more about Regent University’s M.A. in School Counseling, visit https://www.regent.edu/program/ma-in-school-counseling/.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with over 13,000 students studying on its 100-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online worldwide. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) and the #1 Best Christian College in America (Bible College Online, 2025).

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