Earn Your B.A. in Law & National Security

Promote justice while you serve and help protect our country. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Law & National Security can give you knowledge of the legal, criminal justice, government, and cybersecurity fields. You can learn to make reasoned judgments and ethical decisions from a Christian perspective concerning issues related to law, criminal justice, government, and national security. You’ll also be trained to think critically and analyze classified information that can help support homeland security and counter terrorism efforts.

  1. Learn foundational skills in criminal law, such as conducting an investigation and securing evidence.
  2. Study areas in identity management, disaster recovery, computer security, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence.
  3. Explore threats to information security and how to counter them.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about how Regent University can help you achieve your goals.

Locations: Online, On Campus
Total Credit Hours: 120+
Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

  • Law Enforcement
  • Local, State, or Federal Government Administration
  • National Security or Public Safety
  • Legal Services
  • Entry-Level Intelligence Agency
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If you’re ready to reach for personal excellence, advance in your career, and change lives for the better, our exceptional top-ranked degree programs—offered online and on campus in Virginia Beach—can help you:

Sharpen Your Skills

Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.

Expand Your Opportunities

Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.

Deepen Your Faith

Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.

Increase Your Impact

Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.

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Experience the Regent Difference

Regent is here to help you navigate your educational journey, focusing on faith, community, skills employers seek, and real-world experience.

Scholarships

Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.
  • 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
  • Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
  • Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs

Online Classes

Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.
  • Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
  • Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
  • Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!

Military Support

Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.
  • Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
  • VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
  • Academic advising and tutoring
  • Free career coaching and employment services
  • Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students

*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Hear From Our Students

For 48 years, Regent has prepared 40,000 alumni to succeed in their careers and make a positive difference in the world. You, too, will be challenged to excel both in mind and spirit—to reach for personal excellence and change lives for the better.
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Hanna Bishop

B.A., 2015

"Making the switch from community college to Regent was a flawless process and the best decision ever. I’m so proud I have ‘Regent graduate’ connected to my story."

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Fredric Ericsson

JD Candidate (LAW ’21)

"Your generosity has lightened my financial burden and inspired me to love my neighbor by giving back to those with lesser means. I hope I will one day be in a position to extend God’s love to students like you have extended God’s love to me."

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Corrynn Peters

Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2003

"Regent gave me an understanding of how to think about law and how to think like a lawyer; it also gave me practical classes and training to do good and help people."