Overview

Receive the knowledge and skills needed to break new ground in behavioral health and make an impact on this social crisis. This doctoral degree is for the student who doesn’t need professional accreditation and the scholar seeking to impact culture beyond the Ph.D. counseling arena.

Careers

Through this Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Addictions Counseling degree at Regent University you will:

Develop advanced, faith-based intervention strategies for addictive behaviors.

Learn techniques derived from the major psychotherapeutic systems.

Gain a solid foundation in research methods and applied field experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Counseling Skills & Techniques

Addiction Intervention

Field Experience

Addictive Behaviors

Global Mental Health Care

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-10-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Virginia Beach, United States

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 24 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11815 USD / year

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Out-of-State

11815 USD / year

≈ 11815 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11815 USD / year

≈ 11815 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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