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Bachelor of Arts
Regent University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
Program Details
B.A. in Government
Bachelor of ArtsB.A. in Government
Regent University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
The world of politics needs more influential voices like yours. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in Government can help you prepare for a career in public service, government, teaching, and beyond. Choose from one of three concentrations or pursue a general government degree to customize to your interests and career goals. Explore the world’s political systems and philosophies and how they affect policies today — all from a Christian perspective.
Program Overview & Guidance
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In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Credit Requirements
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Regent University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit policy. Regent with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their
major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit polic. Students with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Regent accepts CLEP, AP, IB, DSST, Excelsior Exams, and select Industry Certifications . |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1403
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
51% of transfer students accepted with an average GPA range of 2.5-3.0.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Regent University's 13,000 students are studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, VA., and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in 150+ areas of study. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students may contact the Office of Admissions directly for questions and direction related to transfer credit. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
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| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Mary Baldwin University | Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| William & Mary | Public Policy - Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Public & Urban Affairs in Environmental Policy and Planning | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BA in Public & Urban Affairs in Smart and Sustainable Cities | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts in Public and Urban Affairs | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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| 11-1031.00 | Legislators | Develop, introduce, or enact laws and statutes at the local, tribal, state, or federal level. Includes only workers in elected positions. | Management Occupations |
| 25-1065.00 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 19-3094.00 | Political Scientists | Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
| 19-4061.00 | Social Science Research Assistants | Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management. | Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations |
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