THE REGENT GRADUATE CATALOG 2018

1 THE REGENT GRADUATE CATALOG 2018 (Spring-Summer 2018) REGENT University 1000 REGENT University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9800 REGENT University Page ii PREFACE Regional Accreditation REGENT University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools commission on Colleges to award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of REGENT University. National and State Accreditation REGENT University (its undergraduate school and GRADUATE schools) is accredited or certified by the following bodies: The Academy of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Leadership (ASEL) The Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership and the Doctor of Strategic Leadership bestowed by the School of Business & Leadership are accredited by the Academy of Strategic and Entrepreneurial Leadership, PO Box 670, Candler, NC 28715.

2 Website: The American Bar Association (ABA) The School of Law is fully approved by the American Bar Association. Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: (312) 988-6738 Website: The American Psychological Association (APA) The Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology is accredited by the commission on Accreditation (CoA) of the American Psychological Association (APA): Phone: (202) 336-5979 Website: Mailing Address: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS) The REGENT University School of Divinity is accredited by the commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: MDiv, in Missiology, in Practical Theology, , MTS, DMin, Approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program The commission contact information is.

3 The commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Telephone: 412-788-6505 Fax: 412-788-6510 Website: The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has accredited the following programs in the School Psychology & Counseling: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in School Counseling, Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling, and in Counselor Education & Supervision. REGENT University Page iii Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) ( ) commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) The School of Education s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science s interdisciplinary studies program are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023.

4 The accreditation does not include individual education courses that these programs offer to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes. For more information on this accreditation, visit REGENT University is authorized to operate in the state of Virginia and is exempt from the requirements of certification provided by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) Equal Opportunity Policy for Students REGENT University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status in admissions, or in the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletics or other University administered student 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.

5 REGENT University has attempted to provide information, which at the time of publication, most accurately described the policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to alter or change any statement contained herein , necessary modifications in classes, fees, personnel lists, academic policies, and programs at any time and without prior notice. This CATALOG is thus a guide and does not establish contractual relationships. REGENT University Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .. ii Accreditation .. ii Equal Opportunity Policy for Students .. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS .. iv THE UNIVERSITY .. 7 Message from Our Chancellor & CEO .. 7 Mission Statement .. 8 Philosophy of Education .. 8 History of the University .. 8 Standard of Personal 9 Campus 9 The University Library .. 10 Library Faculty .. 11 Student Life, Campus Services and Academic Support .. 11 Student Services.

6 11 The University Writing Center .. 15 Information Technology .. 15 Psychological Services Center .. 17 Commencement .. 17 GRADUATE Academic Information and Policies .. 18 Freedom of Expression .. 18 Student Records Confidentiality .. 18 Access to Student Educational Records by Others .. 18 Virginia Tidewater Consortium Program .. 19 GRADUATE Academic Programs (Degrees, etc.) .. 19 GRADUATE Full-time Classification .. 22 Academic Advising .. 23 Repeating a Course .. 23 Grading Systems .. 23 Appeals and Grievances .. 25 Academic Integrity .. 25 Academic Probation and Dismissal .. 26 Petitioning for Reinstatement .. 26 Graduation Requirements .. 27 Graduation Procedure .. 27 University Requirements .. 27 Centers and Institutes .. 28 Cornerstone and Capstone Requirements .. 29 Off-Campus Study Opportunities .. 29 Admission to REGENT GRADUATE Schools .. 29 Contact Information .. 30 Admission Criteria .. 30 Admission for International Students.

7 33 Enrollment Status Classification .. 39 GRADUATE Transfer 39 GRADUATE Credit by Advanced Standing .. 40 Registration and Payment .. 41 University Academic Calendar ( GRADUATE Schools) .. 41 Auditing a Course .. 41 REGENT University Page v Course Changes (Add/Drop) and Refund Policy .. 42 Genisys .. 43 Individual Study .. 43 Registration .. 43 Withdrawal from Course Grades .. 43 Transcripts .. 43 Financial Holds on Academic Records .. 44 Withdrawal from the University .. 44 Payment .. 44 Tuition per Credit 44 Fees .. 45 Payments and Late Fees .. 45 Tuition Installment Plan .. 45 Refund Policy .. 45 Financial Aid .. 46 Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant .. 46 State Assistance for Students from States other than Virginia .. 46 University-wide Endowed Scholarships .. 46 Teach Grant Program .. 47 Loan Programs .. 48 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) .. 52 Student Employment .. 54 Veteran's Benefits .. 54 More Information.

8 54 E-mail Notification and GENISYS .. 54 GRADUATE SCHOOLS .. 55 Business and Leadership .. 56 Degree Programs .. 64 Course Descriptions .. 88 Faculty .. 98 College of Arts & Sciences .. 99 Degree Programs .. 102 Course Descriptions .. 104 Faculty .. 105 Communication and the Arts .. 106 Degree Programs .. 110 Course Descriptions .. 127 Faculty .. 137 Divinity .. 138 Degree Programs .. 149 Course Descriptions .. 175 Faculty .. 193 Education .. 194 Degree Programs .. 201 Course Descriptions .. 240 Faculty .. 264 Government, Robertson School of .. 265 Degree Program .. 275 Course Descriptions .. 293 Faculty .. 299 Law .. 300 Degree Programs .. 307 REGENT University Page vi Course Descriptions .. 327 Faculty .. 342 Psychology and Counseling .. 344 Degree Programs .. 347 Course Descriptions .. 363 Faculty .. 380 REGENT University Page 7 THE UNIVERSITY MESSAGE FROM OUR CHANCELLOR & CEO Our nation and our world are faced with tremendous challenges challenges that sometimes can seem insurmountable.

9 But know this: the plans of God will not be thwarted! God is doing remarkable things through those who desire to serve Him. This is why I founded REGENT University to provide you with a place to sharpen your skills and prepare you to help transform the world through Christian leadership. REGENT University is an academic environment where Christian leaders are taught to discern and respond to the times. And through the years we have created a university that is a leading center for thought and action. Our graduates are servant leaders who are providing godly solutions to many of the challenges we face as a society. If there were ever a time to get involved in a worthy cause, this is that time. REGENT University exists for such a time as this. America and the world need Christian leadership, and you may be one of those leaders. I invite you to seize this opportunity. Be a part of what God is doing in these dramatic days.

10 Cooperate with God and become a leader to your generation. And know that we at REGENT University stand ready to assist you in fulfilling your academic and professional goals. Dr. M. G. Pat Robertson Chancellor & CEO REGENT University Page 8 MISSION STATEMENT Preamble REGENT University is an institution of higher learning that exists to bring glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit. Vision Our vision is to be the most influential, Christian, transformational university in the world. Mission REGENT University serves as a center of Christian thought and action to provide excellent education through a biblical perspective and global context equipping Christian leaders to change the world. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION REGENT University is a Christ-centered institution. The Board of Trustees, as well as the faculty and staff of the university, is committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith.