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Graduates interact: Regent offers a bachelor’s in psychology online and on campus in Virginia Beach, VA 23464.

B.S. in Psychology – Clinical & Counseling Psychology

Pursue Your Calling Through a Bachelor’s in Psychology

Your heart is for serving others, and you have a desire to advance in your studies. Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Psychology teaches you to approach psychological issues logically and responsibly. With a B.S. in psychology, you can pursue roles in counseling support, human services, case management, or continue into graduate programs for advanced licensure. Explore coursework in case management, marriage and family, group facilitation, counseling skills, and assessments — all from a Christian worldview.

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October 27, 2025
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PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Regent is ranked among top national universities according to U.S. News & World Report, 2024, and its programs are ranked as the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in Virginia.

SHARPEN YOUR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY SKILLS

Learn case management techniques, treatment planning, effective referral methods, and crisis intervention skills through the Bachelor’s in Psychology – Clinical & Counseling Psychology program.

BUILD ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

Anchor your knowledge and skill on Christian principles and values.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Be mentored by faculty in Virginia Beach who hold the highest degrees in their field.

Explore Scholarships

Explore exciting scholarship opportunities, including academic merit scholarships, honors college scholarships, and more. Learn about the scholarships for on-campus incoming freshmen: the $10,000 Freedom Scholarships, $4,000 Homeschool Scholarships, and $4,000 Private School Scholarships.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

On completing the Bachelor of Science in Psychology — Clinical & Counseling Psychology degree, online or on campus, you can:

  • Explore theories for building stronger marriages and families.
  • Use interviewing and counseling techniques that lead to problem solving and decision-making.
  • Prepare for postgraduate education and career advancement.

Career Opportunities:

  • High-level Management
  • Counseling
  • Social Work/Human Services
  • Marketing/Sales
  • Medical-related Fields
23%
Projected growth in substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors from 2020 - 2030
Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
PSYC 317Marriage & Family3
Study of marriage and family from various perspectives, including the theories of and methods used to research marriage and the family, the diversity of families, contemporary gender roles, love and commitment, systems, communication and conflict resolution, sexual relationships and problems, pregnancy, childbirth, parenthood, care-giving and spiritual concerns.
PSYC 418Counseling Skills3
Introduces the development of the communication skills used in interviewing and counseling with an emphasis on the necessity of understanding the interpersonal dynamics between the human service worker/counselor and the individual client.
PSYC 428Survey of Psychological Assessments3
Theory and techniques of psychological assessment including the statistical foundations of testing and assessment, principles of psychological measurement, and the most common domains of testing such as cognitive ability, achievement, interests, and personality.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial high school or college transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent's school code is 030913.


Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$10,47012 - 18$20,940
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$698Under 12$8,376
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$698Over 18$12,564
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$698N/A$2,094+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$900 (Fall & Spring)
$750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Block Rate Per SemesterCredit Hours Per SemesterTuition Rate Per Year
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$9,97512 - 18$19,950
DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$665Under 12$7,980
Students taking on-campus classes
(fall & spring semesters)
$665Over 18$11,970
Students taking on-campus classes
(summer semester)
$665N/A$1,995+

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)$850 (Fall & Spring)
$700 (Summer)

Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

DegreeTuition Cost Per Credit HourAverage Credit Hours Per SemesterAverage Tuition Per Semester
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester)$4506$2,700
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester)$39512$4,740

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

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