M.A. in Human Services – Criminal Justice & Ministry
Lead as a Positive Social Change Agent
You can help bring lasting rehabilitation to the incarcerated and others within the legal system. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services – Criminal Justice & Ministry is offered online in partnership with Regent School of Law. This criminal justice degree focuses on juvenile and criminal law, international trafficking, and immigration rules and procedures. Courses are taught using a combination of real-time interaction with professors, small-group projects, podcast lectures and asynchronous chat room discussion.
Be Positioned for Career Advancement
Gain counseling and mediation tools that will help you stand out.
Integrate Knowledge & Faith
Become a powerful influencer as you explore science and theories backed by biblical principles.
Enhance Your Expertise
Learn from respected mental health and legal experts.
Our award-winning faculty are here to help – online or on campus in Virginia Beach – as you pursue your master’s in human services. This degree culminates in a capstone that includes field experience in your area of interest.
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Upon completion of the M.A. in Human Services – Criminal Justice & Ministry degree, you will be able to:
- Analyze common law concepts and statutory provisions.
- Study legal parameters of the juvenile law system.
- Learn procedures of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Board of Immigration Appeals, Department of State and Department of Labor.
- Examine global issues of human trafficking and the treatment of trafficked persons as victims of crime.
Career Opportunities
- Juvenile detention/youth counselor
- Behavioral disorder counselor
- Caseworker
- Police administration
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Prerequisites:
Master’s applicants must:
- Hold a B.A. or B.S. from a regionally accredited college or university. Desirable degrees include those in counseling, psychology or related human behavioral fields. Other degree fields will also be considered.
- Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate coursework.
Application Process:
The Admissions Committee may require a brief Admissions Interview on a case-by-case basis. Interviews are conducted over the phone or Skype with one of our admissions staff and/or SPC faculty members and typically take 20 minutes.
Step 1: Application
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application
Step 2: Application Fee
Pay the nonrefundable $50 application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
Step 3: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcript from a U.S.-based school, which indicates successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program, in order to review you for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: SPC Master’s Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University’s Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 4: Complete an Academic Background Questionnaire
Step 5: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4498 or email psycounadmissions@regent.edu, should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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M.A. in Human Services | $595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
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M.A. in Human Services | $595 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.