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Earn Your M.A. in School Counseling
Become a compassionate advocate for rising generations. Regent’s Master of Arts in School Counseling can help equip you to make a difference in the lives of students while gaining the skills needed to meet your state’s licensure requirements for a career in professional counseling within the K-12 public school system. You will practice counseling skills and classroom management strategies to increase graduation rates and college readiness. You’ll also enjoy two weeklong residencies on campus in Virginia Beach. Completion of the program allows you to qualify for school counseling licensure or certification within the state board of education.
- Benefit from a supervised clinical experience in school settings/community agency.
- Discover effective counseling techniques relevant to today’s youth.
- Learn to advocate for the personal, social and academic success of students.
- Study the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
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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
Karen Palmer
M.A., 2011"I would recommend Regent's counseling programs to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of others and of themselves."
Cedric Rucker
M.A. in Counseling, 2008"People, especially kids, need more than clichés. My training at Regent gave me a meaningful way to express my empathy - which is passion and compassion combined - and they could feel the authenticity of it."
Marina Kuzmina
M.A. in Counseling, 2010"God ordained all the circumstances, and I simply made the step of faith to follow."