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Earn Your Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies
Break new ground in social and emotional health. Regent’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies is a terminal degree for students who don’t need professional accreditation and the scholar seeking to impact culture in ministry contexts outside the formal licensure arena. You can prepare yourself for leadership in mental health counseling, research, scholarship and psychological science. You will gain applied field experience and a solid foundation in research methodology, grant writing and policy analysis. Choose a specialized concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals — presented all from a Christian worldview.
- Examine the interface between Christian theology and psychology.
- Explore areas of addictive behaviors, disaster trauma and psychometrics.
- Develop an advanced level of qualitative data collection, analysis and data presentation.
- Collaborate with professional peers and clinical leaders through the dissertation process.
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- University Faculty/Leadership
- Researcher/Writer
- Mental Health Services Executive
- Guidance Director
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Addictions Counseling
- Biblical Counseling
- Human Services Counseling
- Human Services for Student Affairs
- Industrial-Organizational
- Life Coaching
- Marriage & Family Ministry
- Trauma & Crisis Counseling
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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.Degree Finder
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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
Audrey Bilbraut
Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies, '24"Great education. Top notch! Rigorous curriculum that takes on real work-life demands while incorporating sound Biblical principles."
Madison Simons
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2020"Regent trained me really well as a clinician in getting the types of clinical experiences that I needed and building relationships. I felt known as a person and invested in for who I was."
Trina Young Greer
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, 2000"I am extremely grateful for the excellent education that Regent provides through the School of Psychology & Counseling."