Overview

You’ll also learn from specialized, field-specific coursework tailored to your interests and career goals with concentrations in international development, international relations, security studies, and policy advocacy. You will be able to select a minor concentration and a major concentration that aligns with your interests and career goals from the following options: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Policy Analysis.

Careers

On completing the doctorate in Government at Regent University, you will be able to:

Demonstrate expertise in governmental culture and climate and lead teams with excellence.

Develop sound policies to strengthen communities and the nation.

Provide expert analysis on new and existing regulations affecting various industries.

Apply a moral and ethical mindset when addressing and influencing policy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Christian Foundations Of Government

American Politics

Public Policy Initiatives

Advanced Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

67 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Virginia Beach, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science View 19 other PhDs in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Regent University

After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.

Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.

Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.

Submit Your Government-Issued ID

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8901 USD / year

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8901 USD / year

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In-State

8901 USD / year

≈ 8901 USD / year

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