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THE REGENT UNDERGRADUATECATALOGFall 2022Regent University1000 Regent University DriveVirginia Beach, VA ent.edu
PREFACERegional AccreditationRegent University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesto award associates, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditationof Regent University.National and State AccreditationRegent University’s undergraduate school is accredited or certified by the following bodies: Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (www.chea.org/). 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’steacher preparation programs are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for theAccreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023. The accreditation does notinclude individual education courses that these programs offer to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes. For more information on this accreditation, visit caepnet.org.Regent University is authorized to operate in the state of Virginia and is exempt from the requirements ofcertification provided by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) (www.schev.edu/).Equal Opportunity Policy for StudentsRegent University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability orveteran 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 basedon religion, except as necessary to comply with Regent’s Standard of Personal Conduct and Statement ofChristian Community and Mission.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 statementcontained herein—i.e., necessary modifications in classes, fees, personnel lists, academic policies, and programs at any time andwithout prior notice. This catalog is thus a guide and does not establish contractual relationships.ii
TABLE OF CONTENTSPREFACE . iiAccreditation . iiEqual Opportunity Policy for Students . iiTABLE OF CONTENTS . iiiTHE UNIVERSITY . 6MESSAGE FROM OUR CHANCELLOR & CEO . 6Mission Statement . 7Philosophy of Education . 7History of the University. 7Freedom of Expression . 8Standard of Personal Conduct. 8Campus Facilities. 8The University Library . 9Library Faculty . 10UNDERGRADUATE POLICIES & PROCEDURES . 11The Undergraduate Academic Calendar . 11ADMISSION . 11Contact Information. 11Standards . 11Applying for Admission. 11Admission for International Students . 13International Students Admission Requirements . 13Conditional Enrollment . 15Admissions Processes . 18Transfer of Undergraduate Credit . 18Additional Opportunities for Gaining College Credit . 20Enrollment Status Classification. 22Nondiscriminatory Policy . 23TUITION AND FEES . 23Payments and Late Fees . 23Tuition Installment Plan (TIP) . 24Refund Policy . 24Employer Reimbursement. 24FINANCIAL AID . 25Important Financial Facts. 25Federal Financial Aid. 25Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds Policy . 28School-Based Scholarships and Grants . 29Scholarship & Grant Policies . 31Private Grants and Scholarships. 32Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) . 32VA Education Benefits . 33Student Employment . 34Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant . 34State Assistance for Students from States Other than Virginia . 34More Information . 34Email Notification and Genisys . 35ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT LIFE, AND CAMPUS SERVICES . 35iii
Information Technology. 35ACADEMIC POLICIES . 37Academic Advising . 37Academic Appeals. 37Academic Dismissal . 38Academic Integrity . 38Appeals and Grievances. 39Attendance and Participation . 40Centers and Institutes. 40Commencement . 41Cornerstone and Capstone Requirement . 41Dean's List. 41Declaring a Major. 41Faculty/Course Evaluations . 42Financial Holds on Academic Records . 42Grade Change Appeals . 42Grading System . 42Graduation Procedure . 43“Incomplete” Grades "I" . 44Independent Learning Opportunities . 44“In-Progress” Grades "IP" . 45Latin Honors . 45Minor - Christianity and Culture . 45Outcomes Assessment Requirement . 46Withdrawal from The College of Arts & Sciences . 47Writing Expectations . 47REGISTRATION . 48Registration Processes . 48Minimum and Maximum Loads . 49Culminating Experience Status . 49Auditing a Course . 50TRANSCRIPTS AND STUDENT RECORDS . 50Transcripts and Verification of Enrollment . 50Student Records Confidentiality . 50Access to Student Educational Records by Others . 50Financial Holds on Academic Records . 51ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES . .51ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. 52Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree . 52Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree . 53Graduation Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree . 55The General Education Core Curriculum . 56Areas of Specialization: Majors, Minors, Concentrations, and Areas of Study . 59OFF-CAMPUS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES . 60THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES . 62DEAN’S MESSAGE . 62Mission and Philosophy . 62Distinctives . 62Goals of the College of Arts & Sciences . 63Degree Programs . 63iv
THE HONORS COLLEGE. 68ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS . 69Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry . 69Business, Leadership, and Management . 73SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS . 94Media and Visual Arts . 95Performing Arts and Music . 104English and Communication Studies. 114ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS . 126General Education . 127Engineering and Computer Science . 127Government, History, and Criminal Justice . 138Psychology . 154Science and Mathematics . 158Teacher Education . 172THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. 179ABOUT THE COLLEGE . 177Degree Programs . 177SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH .180SCHOOL OF NURSING . 18SCHOOL OF LAW . 185WELCOME . 185Degree Program. 185THE UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY . 188v
THE UNIVERSITYMESSAGE FROM OUR CHANCELLOR & CEOOur nation and our world are faced with tremendous challenges—challenges that sometimes canseem insurmountable. But know this: the plans of God will not be thwarted! God is doingremarkable 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 andprepare you to help transform the world through Christian leadership.Regent University is an academic environment where Christian leaders are taught to discern andrespond to the times. And through the years we have created a university that is a leading centerfor thought and action. Our graduates are servant leaders who are providing godly solutions tomany 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 Universityexists for such a time as this. America—and the world—need Christian leadership, and you maybe one of those leaders.I invite you to seize this opportunity. Be a part of what God is doing in these dramatic days.Cooperate with God and become a leader to your generation. And know that we at RegentUniversity stand ready to assist you in fulfilling your academic and professional goals.Dr. M. G. “Pat” RobertsonChancellor & CEO6
MISSION STATEMENTPreambleRegent University is an institution of higher learning that exists to bring glory to God the Father and His Son Jesus Christthrough the work of the Holy Spirit.VisionOur vision is to be the most influential, Christian, transformational university in the world.MissionRegent University serves as a center of Christian thought and action to provide excellent education through a biblicalperspective and global context equipping Christian leaders to change the world.PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATIONRegent University is a Christ-centered institution. The Board of Trustees, as well as the faculty and staff of the university,are committed to an evangelical interpretation and application of the Christian faith. The campus community is closelyidentified with the present-day renewal movement, which emphasizes the gifts, fruits and ministries of the Holy Spirit.It is expected that our students will both understand and agree to receive an education in accordance with the followingarticles: That the Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible and authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept. That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That man was created in the image of God but as a result of sin is lost and powerless to save himself. That the only hope for man is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the virgin-born Son of God, who died to takeupon Himself the punishment for the sin of mankind, and who rose from the dead, so that by receiving Him asSavior and Lord, man is redeemed by His blood. That Jesus Christ will personally return to earth in power and glory. That the Holy Spirit indwells those who receive Christ for the purpose of enabling them to live righteous andholy lives. That the Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all those who, through belief in Christ, have beenspiritually regenerated by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The mission of the church is worldwide evangelization andthe nurturing and making disciples of Christians.HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITYDr. M. G. “Pat” Robertson, founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) had an inspired vision of establishinga graduate-level institution that would train mature men and women for the challenge of representing Christ in theirprofessions. In 1977, that vision materialized when CBN University was incorporated as a nonprofit educational institutionin Virginia Beach, Virginia. In the fall of 1978, 77 students began classes in modest, rented facilities.By October 1989, CBN University had grown from a School of Communication and the Arts to seven professional schoolswith nearly 800 students. On January 1, 1990, in recognition of this growth, the Board of Trustees voted to change thename of CBN University to Regent University. A “regent” is one who represents a king in his absence. For us at RegentUniversity, a regent is one who represents Christ, our Sovereign, in whatever sphere of life he or she may be called to serveHim.The university has grown to 11,000 students earning associates, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degreesat our Virginia Beach Campus or online via the worldwide web.7
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONRegent University holds that the right of expression is as necessary as the right of inquiry and that both must be preservedas essential to the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and truth. Consequently, university members, individually andcollectively, may express their views through normal student, faculty and administrative channels of communication.Students, particularly those producing research papers, portfolios, and other creative works, may pursue truth within theirdisciplines by research, discussion, and other forms of inquiry. Exercising academic freedom requires a responsibility totruth and scholarly integrity, as well as complete honesty and loyalty to the Mission Statement, Standard of PersonalConduct, and the Student Honor Code (see the Student Handbook).STANDARD OF PERSONAL CONDUCTRegent University encourages a close and edifying relationship between faculty and students, one that will deepen thespiritual growth of each and stimulate a vigorous intellectual life in the Regent community. In order to accomplish theseaims, it is imperative that Regent University faculty, staff, and students conduct themselves in a Christ-like and professionalmanner and maintain an exemplary and involved lifestyle. Regular church and chapel attendance and participation in theactivities of the Regent community and its founding organization are encouraged for students and expected for facultyand staff. In addition, the following expectations apply: Regent University requires members of the Regent community—faculty, staff and students—to refrain from theillegal use of drugs and the abuse of addictive substances controlled by law. Regent also forbids the use of alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco on campus and prohibits the abuse of thesesubstances by the Regent community. The Apostle Paul exhorted the body of Christ that, if they truly loved theirfellow man, they would set aside their personal freedom by refraining from behavior that might be a stumblingblock to their weaker brother. Regent University encourages members of the Regent community to exercise theirpersonal responsibility and, guided by Paul’s admonition, appropriately set aside their personal freedom andrefrain from the use of alcohol, illicit drugs and tobacco. The full substance abuse policy is printed in the StudentHandbook. Student discipline: Enrolled students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the HonorCode and the Standard of Personal Conduct. Students shall be disciplined for actions that violate these policieswhich include, but are not limited to, academic dishonesty, theft or misuse of property, threats to the health andsafety of others, abuse or intimidation, sexual misconduct, violation of housing rules or regulations, or conductdeemed unlawful. The Student Discipline policy is printed in the Student Handbook.CAMPUS FACILITIESThe Virginia Beach Campus is comprised of eight stately Georgian buildings. In addition, several student housing facilitieswith varied configurations from resident halls to apartments are on or near the main campus. The campus is a fascinatingstudy of architecture accented with arched windows and hand-hewn brick. It is located just a few miles from theChesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, skirted by 28 miles of beach. Beyond the main campus, others are earning Regentdegrees through Regent’s online Worldwide Campus.Built in 1979, the Administration Building is the original building on campus. The building houses the offices of theChancellor, Academic Affairs, Chief Financial Officer, Administrative Services, Facilities & Engineering, HumanResources, Special Events, Marketing, Public Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Business Office. It also houses theSchool of Education and several classrooms.Dedicated in 1984, the University Library provides students access to online resources worldwide and offers researchassistance to on campus and online students. The third floor of the library building houses the Law Library, the largest,most complete law library in Hampton Roads, with an extensive collection of federal and state materials. Established in1986, the Law Library contains significant materials for research in public policy and law, constitutional law, legal history,religion and law, international law, and international human rights, among others.8
Built in 1986, the Classroom Building houses the School of Psychology & Counseling, the Psychological Services Center,offices for the School of Business & Leadership, the Applied Science and Ethics Laboratory and a PC teaching lab, inaddition to numerous classrooms and seminar rooms. Academic Advising offices are also located here.Dedicated in the fall of 1994, the four-story Robertson Hall is equipped with audio/video technology and cameras forsimultaneous broadcasting. Many of the classrooms are tiered and seminar-sized. The 132,000-square foot building housesthe School of Law, the Robertson School of Government, and offices for the College of Arts & Sciences, plus a 376-seatmoot court/city council chamber, various student organizations and the offices of the American Center for Law andJustice (ACLJ).Opened in the summer of 2002, the 135,000-square-foot Communication and Performing Arts Center houses all thefunctional areas of the School of Communication & the Arts, along with Media Services and Information Technology.Key elements in the building are a 710-seat proscenium arch theatre, a 195-seat experimental theatre, a TV studio, a filmsound stage, nonlinear video editing suites, costume and scene shops, acting and dance labs, two film screening theatres,a complete film production suite, a computer graphics animation studio, a converged media journalism newsroom, and afilm back lot.Completed in fall 2002, the Student Center houses the offices of Student Services, Registrar, and Career Services. Inaddition, Campus Dining Services (The Regent Ordinary), COGS offices, student government offices, a student lounge,and a coffee s
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,
