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Earn Your B.S. in Gerontology
Turn your heart for seniors and your desire to serve them into a career. Regent’s Bachelor of Science in Gerontology blends the disciplines of biophysical sciences, healthcare management and psychology to prepare you to create and coordinate services that benefit seniors. You can gain expertise in analyzing aging and human development issues in the light of God’s truth. You can also be equipped with the skills to lead change in programs, organizations and agencies that support aging populations.
- Study theories and models of aging and retirement and the impact on caregivers.
- Learn solutions to gerontology problems based on healthcare management applications.
- Develop professional, ethical and responsible leadership behaviors to geriatric situations.
- Engage with others to promote integrated approaches to serving the aging populations.
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- Administrative Gerontologist
- Social and Healthcare Assistant
- Social Worker
- Healthcare Professional
- Home Health Aides
- Health Services Facility Manager
- Entry-Level Social Scientist
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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
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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
Lauren Dennis
B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2020"Greatness is deposited into the hearts of every student through this university. It's a greatness to serve with excellence, humility, and a commitment to respond both in heart and mind to the work ahead."
Sheila Atieno
B.S. in Biophysical Sciences, 2021"I want to be a biomedical engineer and use it for God's glory around the world. Not only do I want to help physically, but I would also want to help spiritually and emotionally. At Regent, I grew so much mentally, spiritually and emotionally in a way I want to share with others."
Andria Sinclair
B.S. in Healthcare Management, 2019"Putting that cap on felt so surreal, but I praise God I did it! I'm now preparing for my master's."