College of Arts & Sciences Prospectus 2020 - Regent University

LEAD THE WAY REGENT UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

C H R I ST I A N L E A D E R S H I P TO C H A N G E T H E WO R L D

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REGENT INTELLECTUAL, MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

To achieve the remarkable, you have to do things you’ve never done before. Think bigger. Work harder.

Stretch further in knowledge and faith, together.

Developing the potential in you is a priority at Regent University — ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report.

We’ll help you develop skills and character that set you apart and build your career.

For more than 40 years, we have graduated award-winning business and technology professionals, teachers, ministry leaders, media specialists, and others who are changing 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.

THE WORLD NEEDS REMARKABLE C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P.

THE WORLD NEEDS YOU. L E A D T H E WAY.

R E G E N T. E D U / U N D E R G R A D

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EXCELLENCE

High-quality academics. Biblically centered focus. Emphasis on skills employers seek.

Regent degree programs give you the foundation you need to excel in your career and life.

Industry Ready Professional credentials, knowledge, and skills are required by organizations and employers. Regent’s academic programs provide concrete, discipline-specific training relevant to your field to prepare you for today’s workforce.

Workplace Ready You’ll also develop critical soft skills, such as problem-solving, decision-making, writing, and collaboration. Today’s employers say these skills matter more than ever.

Leadership Ready What ultimately sets you apart personally and professionally? Your commitment to principled leadership. At Regent, you’ll be challenged to think critically, reason morally and live out your calling.

“A LWAY S E X C E L I N T H E WO R K O F T H E LO R D ” 1 Corinthians 15:58

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FLEXIBLE & CUSTOMIZABLE DEGREES | FAITH INTEGRATION TOP MILITARY-FRIENDLY SCHOOL | GENEROUS SPOUSE & DEPENDENT BENEFITS

WORD IS SPREADING Regent is one of the fastest growing Christian universities in the nation. Our students enjoy all the benefits of learning at a top-ranked national university, with no compromise of knowledge and faith, together.

RANKED AMONG TOP NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

92% OF OUR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RATED THEIR OVERALL REGENT EXPERIENCE AS “EXCELLENT” OR “GOOD” — HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

#1 BEST ONLINE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS IN VIRGINIA

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

U.S. News & World Report, 2020

NSSE, 2019

CONTACT ADMISSIONS 757.352.4960 | 888.718.1222

WE ARE REGENT ROYALS “ Y O U A R E A C H O S E N G E N E R AT I O N , A R O YA L P R I E S T H O O D , A H O LY N AT I O N . . .

T H AT Y O U M AY P R O C L A I M T H E P R A I S E S O F H I M W H O C A L L E D Y O U O U T O F D A R K N E S S I N T O H I S M A R V E L O U S L I G H T.” 1 P E T E R 2 : 9

ESTABLISHED

1978

135+

AREAS OF STUDY THAT PREPARE YOU WITH SKILLS EMPLOYERS SEEK

SPIRITUAL LIFE WEEKLY CHAPEL STUDENT-LED UNCHAPEL STUDENT LIFE GROUPS COMMUNITY SERVICE & MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES

KRISTIN SMITH ‘20 B AC H E LO R O F A RTS I N H I S TO RY

“My friends and I feel like Regent chose us … it was clear that we were meant to be here, and we’re better for it. I tell others, ‘If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, something authentic, something that gives evidence to God, I suggest Regent University.’

Our community and pursuit of God are unparalleled.”

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WE’VE PREPARED MORE THAN

27K

GRADUATES TO CHANGE THE WORLD

RATED

REGENT ALUMNI COME FROM ALL 50 STATES AND 141 COUNTRIES

FOR COMPREHENSIVE LIBERAL ARTS CURRICULUM —AMERICAN COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES AND ALUMNI, 2019

LOCATED ON

70

STUNNING ACRES IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

55

STUDENT BODY:

NEARLY 1,300 ON-CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATES

ON-CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS & NINE HONOR SOCIETIES 19:1 STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

LUKE ISBELL ‘20 B A C H E L O R O F A R T S I N I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D I E S HONORS PROGRAM

“I have loved every minute of my Regent experience …

One thing that has continually surprised me has been the willingness of faculty members to take you under their wing and help you improve your skills.”

230+

NEARLY

ANNUAL CAMPUS EVENTS

OF FULL-TIME FACULTY HOLD THE HIGHEST DEGREE IN THEIR FIELD

ACT SCORES MIDDLE 50% RANGE: 19 TO 25 (AVG = 22) SAT SCORES MIDDLE 50% RANGE: 990 TO 1220 (AVG = 1106) HIGH SCHOOL GPA MIDDLE 50% RANGE: 2.93 TO 3.92 (AVG = 3.39)

“AGREED” OR “STRONGLY AGREED” THEY HAD DEVELOPED THE NECESSARY PRACTICAL JOB SKILLS TO MARKET THEMSELVES EFFECTIVELY TO FUTURE EMPLOYERS

40

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS REPRESENTED IN STUDENT BODY

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KNOWLEDGE E N J OY TO P- Q UA L I T Y C U R R I C U LU M — A N C H O R E D I N S C R I P T U R E — D E S I G N E D TO E Q U I P YO U W I T H R E A L-WO R L D S K I L L S

Whether you already know what career you want to pursue or are still undecided, at Regent, you can explore your interests in some of the most in-demand fields today. At any point in your journey, you can connect with faculty, advisors, career counselors, and success coaches who will help you refine your path.

Award-Winning Faculty Regent faculty are graduates of top schools like Duke, Harvard and Yale; Fulbright scholars; published authors; and international consultants. Under their guidance, your courses will integrate excellent curriculum and biblical principles, with opportunities for community service and leadership experience.

Honors Program Regent’s Honors Program invites high-achieving students to gain a distinctive edge in the marketplace as innovative leaders. Regent Honors students possess a strong capacity to assimilate theory and practice in a focused learning environment that is enriching, invigorating and relevant. Faculty mentors blend classic liberal arts, the world of ideas and Christian perspective to lay a pivotal foundation needed to navigate 21st century complexities. Other benefits include potential scholarships and priority class registration.

Learn more at regent.edu/honors.

ACCREDITATION Accreditation raises the bar for quality of instruction, financial aid, academic scholarship, fiscal responsibility, and credit transfer, so we can deliver a high-quality education.

ACBSP CCNE* NSA & DHS** SACSCOC

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). **B.S. in Cybersecurity.

ARTS & COMMUNICATION MAJORS: B.A. in Animation** B.A. in Cinema-Television** B.A. in Communication Studies B.A. in English B.A. in Theatre** BFA in Acting ** BFA in Graphic Arts *

GENERAL STUDIES MAJORS: B.S. in Professional Studies A.A. in General Studies

LAW, GOVERNMENT & HISTORY MAJORS:

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP MAJORS: B.A. in Leadership Studies* B.S. in Accounting B.S. in Business Accounting, Economics, General Management, Human Resource

B.A. in Government B.A. in History B.A. in Law & National Security B.S. in Criminal Justice B.S. in Paralegal Studies* A.A. in Criminal Justice A.A. in History

Management, International Business, Marketing and Sports Management

B.S. in Business Analytics B.S. in Christian Leadership & Management* B.S. in Human Resource Management B.S. Management B.S. Management Information Systems B.S. Marketing BAS in Management & Leadership A.A. in Business

DIVINITY & THEOLOGY MAJORS: B.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies B.A. in Christian Ministry A.A. in Christian Studies

NURSING & HEALTHCARE MAJORS: B.S. in Gerontology* B.S. in Healthcare Management* RN to B.S. in Nursing (degree completion)* A.S. in Health Sciences**

PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING MAJORS: B.S. in Psychology A.A. in Psychology

STEM EDUCATION MAJORS: B.A. in English - Secondary English Education** B.A. in History & Social Science Secondary Education** B.S. in Early Childhood Education (nonlicensure)* B.S. in Mathematics - Secondary Mathematics Education** B.S. in Teacher Education/Interdisciplinary Studies**

MAJORS: B.S. in Biophysical Sciences** B.S. in Computer Engineering* B.S. in Computer Science* B.S. in Cyber & Digital Forensics* B.S. in Cybersecurity B.S. in Information Systems Technology B.S. in Mathematics** BAS in Information Systems Technology A.A. in Information Systems

Most majors are also offered as minors. Additional minors include: American Government & Politics, Art, Biblical Studies, Communication, Cosmogony, Economics, Homeland & International Security, International Relations & Foreign Policy, International Studies, Leadership, Music, Political Philosophy and Theology. Most programs are offered online and on campus. *This program is available only online. **This program is available only on campus.

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VALUE

B E N E F I T F R O M E X C E P T I O N A L VA L U E A N D A F F O R D A B L E C H O I C E S

What makes Regent a solid return on your investment? Nationally ranked academic programs, institutional accreditation, graduation rates ahead of the national average, and some of the most affordable tuition among private institutions. Here, you’ll be prepared through knowledge and faith, together — a combination that brings lasting benefits.

TUITION & COSTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21* Personal Expenses: $1,953 Books: $1,000

Transportation: $1,350

REGENT COMMONS HOUSING Our apartment-style campus housing includes a full kitchen and bathroom, cable and internet, laundry machines, 24-hour gym, and more!

Choose from three room plans: Double Occupancy in Studio: $4,700 per year

Fees: $1,400

Triple Occupancy in One-Bedroom Apartment: $4,700 per year

Food: $2,520

Single Room in Four-Bedroom Suite: $7,100 per year

Housing: $4,700

Tuition: $18,720**

TOTAL: $31,643 PER YEAR*

Regent’s annual tuition is nearly $20,000 less than that of other private institutions.†

Use our Regent Net Price Calculator tool to project your costs. Visit regent.edu/npc.

We’re ready to help you find an aid package that fits your needs, including flexible payment options and acceptance of transfer credits.

* This is an estimated cost and does not include health insurance. This estimated cost of tuition is for 2020-21 Academic Year and is subject to change. For the most updated tuition and cost information, please visit regent.edu/tuition. **Rate applies to full-semester, on-campus programs and 24-36 credits per year over two semesters. Extra fees may apply for cinema-television, animation and theatre courses. † U.S. News & World Report, 2019-20.

FINANCIAL AID Institutional Awards Merit Scholarships: Up to $9,000 annually based on academic achievement.

Scholars Weekend Scholarship Competition: Full-tuition scholarships available for finalists.

Visit regent.edu/scholars.

National Merit: 100% tuition scholarship for National Merit finalists and $10,000 tuition scholarship for National Merit semi-finalists.

TOP

5%

MOST AFFORDABLE PRIVATE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITIES

CCCU TUITION SURVEY, 2018

Legacy Grant: $500 annually for students whose parent(s), grandparent(s) or sibling(s) graduated from Regent or CBN University.

Regent Undergrad Investment Grant: Up to $5,000 annually based on financial need.

Affiliate Awards Phi Theta Kappa Members: $1,000 annually.

HSLDA (Homeschool) Members: $500 annually.

Visit regent.edu/homeschool.

94%

Military-Dependent Award: $1,000 annually for eligible dependents. Visit regent.edu/military.

SAY IT WAS WORTH THE FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

Church Match: Matches your church or ministry’s contribution up to $1,500 annually.

Visit regent.edu/churchmatch.

Federal & State Awards

85

%

OF OUR UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program (VTAG): Up to $3,400 annually for eligible students. Visit regent.edu/vtag.

Federal Aid from FAFSA: Pell Grant, Federal Stafford Loan and Federal PLUS Loan.

See full list of opportunities: regent.edu/undergrad/awards

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COMMUNITY REGENT IS A PLACE FOR STRENGTHENING Y O U R M I N D , B O DY A N D S O U L .

STUDENT SUPPORT Earning your degree takes hard work and determination, so having access to “life tools” is essential to your success. At Regent, we know supportive services help improve the student experience, and that’s why you’ll find a network of useful team members and services designed to help you thrive.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACHES

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

CAREER SERVICES

FINANCIAL AID COUNSELORS

CENTER FOR STUDENT HAPPINESS

DEPARTMENT

COUNSELING SERVICES

CHAIRS & FACULTY MEMBERS

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

L O C A L G E TAWAY S Our campus location offers easy access to a variety of pastimes.

VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT | VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER VIRGINIA ZOO | WATER COUNTRY USA | BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN | COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG | JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER | WASHINGTON, D.C.

REGENT’S SHAW CHAPEL & DIVINITY BUILDING

AERIAL VIEW OF THE CAMPUS FOUNTAIN

REGENT STUDENTS AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT

COMMONS FITNESS CENTER

CHAPEL SERVICE

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

REGENT UNIVERSITY STUDENT ALUMNI AMBASSADORS

CAFE MOKA ON CAMPUS

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

REGENT’S NIGHT OF WORSHIP

PRAYER GARDEN & SHAW CHAPEL

NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN

REGENT UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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IMPACT

SERVICE

COME AND BE CHANGED — THEN GO OUT AND CHANGE THE WORLD

A C T I V E - D U T Y M I L I TA R Y, V E T E R A N & DEPENDENT BENEFITS

Our alumni work at these and other organizations:

25% tuition reduction for veterans and active-duty service members.

Anthem, Inc Apple Bank of America Booz Allen Hamilton Chick-fil-A Operations Cox Communications Department of Homeland Security Enterprise Rent-A-Car Focus on the Family GEICO JPMorgan Chase & Co The John Maxwell Team

15% tuition reduction for spouses and dependents of active-duty service members.

Free Transcript Request Service.

Post-9/11 GI Bill* Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) participation, as well as other generous discounts.

Our dedicated military team is available to address your education and career counseling needs. Visit regent.edu/military.

Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Optima Health

Take courses toward a Regent degree while fulfilling your ROTC commitment. Visit regent.edu/rotc.

Raytheon The Salvation Army Sentara Healthcare Starbucks Coffee Company U.S. Armed Forces (all military branches) Verizon

TOP 25 ONLINE

CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2020

Wells Fargo

*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.

FIND YOUR WAY LAUREN DENNIS ’19 B.S. IN BIOPHYSICAL SCIENCES

“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.”

Regent University is a smart investment. Our financial aid team will give you information on scholarships and loan programs. If you’re ready to lead the way in your field and make a remarkable change in the world, we’re ready to help.

Admissions 757.352.4960 | 888.718.1222 undergrad@regent.edu regent.edu/apply Tuition & Financial Aid regent.edu/finaid Admission Qualifications regent.edu/admissions

EXPLORE MORE Academic Departments | regent.edu/academicdepartment Regent Life | regent.edu/regentlife Campus Visit | regent.edu/discover

ELISA SOSA ’19 B . A . I N A N I M AT I O N

“I would tell others thinking about their next steps to pray, really pray.

Then, make the decision to obey.

Take courage. Follow Him. You’ll be amazed by His faithfulness.”

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEPS regent.edu/apply | 888.718.1222

University Shuttle offering complimentary service around campus with runs to Target, Aldi and Walmart, too.

Home to the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), The 700 Club, a weekday television newsmagazine, is filmed here before a studio audience.

The Founders Inn and Spa offers a 15% discount to Regent students and families.

The steeple cross is 9 feet high and covered in 24-karat gold leaf. Inside are the names of over 8,700 donors.

Great photo spot in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

E N T R A N C E Eight emergency call boxes located across campus provide immediate access to Campus Security.

The Classroom Building is home to the state-of-the-art Applied Science & Ethics Laboratory.

Get a caffeine jolt and hang out with friends at Cafe Moka.

International flags adorn the library’s lobby, illustrating the countries of the students represented here.

The Shaw Chapel Prayer Room is open 24/7 for personal or group devotions.

Take a study break and enjoy tabletop hockey, pool, foosball, table tennis, Wii, or TV in the Recreational Room.

The Dede Robertson Theatre is your ticket to entertainment with a beloved theatre season, Broadway musicals, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, films, and more.

CBN Christmas Village, inspired by Europe’s Yuletide markets, lights up campus and includes a 40-foot Christmas tree!

Show off your best high-flying, two-handed dunk from an alley-oop pass!

DISCOVER THE REGENT DIFFERENCE EN

People often tell us, “There’s something different about Regent.” We believe it’s the unique combination of our stunning campus, diverse opportunities, and unmistakable presence of God.

T R A N C E

Tour Regent’s Campus in regent.edu/360

The Regent Royals have NCCAA athletic teams and intramural and club sports teams.

Play intramural sports on Robertson Field. The Spring Fest is held here, too.

The Commons student housing complex offers furnished units with cable, internet and more.

Cross over this replica of the Gapstow Bridge in New York’s Central Park (as seen in Elf and Home Alone).

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LEAD Receive the academically excellent, biblically focused education and practical tools you need to fulfill your remarkable calling.

1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757.352.4960 • 888.718.1222 • regent.edu/undergrad • undergrad@regent.edu

Regent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Regent University. Regent University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, age or veteran status in admissions, treatment or access to its programs and activities, or in the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics or other University programs. In addition, Regent does not discriminate based on religion, except as necessary to comply with Regent’s Standard of Personal Conduct and Statement of Christian Community and Mission. View the full nondiscrimination policy at regent.edu/nondiscrim. Questions or concerns regarding discrimination based on sex may be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator at T9Coordinator@regent.edu, or the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at OCR@ed.gov. To learn more about Disability Services or to contact Regent’s Section 504 coordinator, visit regent.edu/disability. Regent University is authorized to operate in the state of Virginia and is exempt from the requirements of certification by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. CAS190169