Robertson School of Government Prospectus - Regent University

LEAD THE WAY REGENT UNIVERSITY

ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

C H R I ST I A N L E A D E R S H I P TO C H A N G E T H E WO R L D

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REGENT GOVERN YO U R F U T U R E

Today, we see an enormous need for leadership with biblical integrity. In government, politics and public administration, there is a need for men and women who understand what is true and who will boldly act to create a better world. Are you called to principled public service and leadership?

The Robertson School of Government (RSG) will help you grow in character and professional competency, guided by a Christian worldview.

Your degree will equip you to impact political, economic, security, and cultural environments.

With programs taught online and on campus by distinguished professors and practitioners, you will experience a practice-oriented, research-based curriculum. And you’ll be armed with knowledge, conviction and integrity as you take your place in the public, private or nonprofit sector.

The world needs remarkable Christian leaders.

The world needs you.

Lead the way.

“ ... AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL BE ON HIS SHOULDERS.” ISAIAH 9:6, CSB

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EXCELLENCE Industry Ready Through timeless principles of equity and virtue, you will tackle issues of freedom, representative democracy, international policy, and constitutional government that will increase your impact in your field.

Workplace Ready Experience leading-edge theories of government and public service in action through both challenging scholarship and strategic internships. You will be trained to think critically, communicate powerfully and take on today’s most pressing governance, security and policy challenges with innovation and integrity.

Leadership Ready As part of the nation’s premier Christian graduate school of government, you will have unique access to top leaders and resources. Through classwork, webinars and forums, you’ll be challenged further to join the ranks of past patriots and contemporary world changers as you live out your calling of principled servant leadership.

A TOP NATIONAL UNIVERSITY U.S. News & World Report, 2022

TOP MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL | 8- & 15-WEEK CLASS SESSIONS* SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE ONLINE & ON CAMPUS *Options vary based on degree program. See specific degree listings for details.

E N D U R I N G FA C U LT Y CONNECTIONS

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS TO F I T YO U R N E E D S

Work with respected scholars and practitioners who are invested in your success. These supportive facultystudent connections extend beyond graduation, as you stay connected with professors and apply their guidance to your path forward.

Offering degrees online and on campus in Virginia Beach, our programs provide flexibility while emphasizing Christian values.

RSG preserves and defends the same values that guided our Founding Fathers in the formation of our great republic.

40+

Years as an accredited, award-winning university.

Member of

NASPAA The Global Standard in Public Service Education

CONTACT ADMISSIONS 757.352.4990 | 888.800.7735

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

MICHELE BACHMANN, J.D., LL.M. DEAN, ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

“At the Roberston School of Government, we maintain fidelity to principles of success and principles that work. Those are the truths espoused in the Bible, chief among which is equal protection under the law.”

Michele Bachmann never planned on becoming dean of an esteemed school of higher education. But like any successful proposal, when asked if she would accept the position for the Robertson School of Government, her answer was a resounding yes.

Throughout Bachmann’s distinguished career as a federal tax litigation attorney, former U.S. Congresswoman (and first woman from Minnesota elected to the House of Representatives), and presidential nominee, her plan has always been this: Say yes.

“God has called me into various adventures I couldn’t have designed or imagined. Now, I am privileged to help see that tens of thousands of men and women are trained to change not only America but nations with biblical leadership.”

She shares that Regent offers students significant, competitive advantages in the marketplace: “Our academic excellence is high, and our parallel focus is on the practical application of eternal biblical truths.

For 5,000 years of recorded human history, these timeless truths have worked every time. That’s a pretty good record.”

She adds, “Now more than ever, the world needs to hear those truths.

And who better to carry that message to the world than the Regent School of Government students.”

Bachmann is confident that these capable men and women will leave equipped with a biblical understanding of governance and apply those principles for the betterment of people’s lives and happiness.

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KNOWLEDGE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF ARTS IN GOVERNMENT (M.A.)

MASTER OF ARTS IN NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES (M.A.)

Study U.S. government, develop essential democratic ideas and be equipped to advance in local, state, national, and world affairs. You’ll be challenged to think critically and offer informed solutions in your specialized area of study.

Prepare to lead ethically within the U.S. government or private sector. You will be equipped to address national and international threats and challenges, with emphasis on these elements of power: diplomatic, information (including cybersecurity), military, and economic.

Online or On Campus 33 credit hours 6 start times per year CONCENTRATIONS American Government International Relations Law & Public Policy National Security Studies

MASTER OF ARTS IN CAMPAIGNS & POLITICAL LEADERSHIP (M.A.) Become equipped in managing campaign teams, advise candidates and navigate political culture through this highly relevant degree. You will learn the process and practice of election strategy and winning at the ballot box fairly. You’ll also develop principled campaign leadership skills that will help influence the direction of government at the local, state and federal levels.

Online 33 credit hours 6 start times per year CONCENTRATIONS Information Studies / Data Analytics Leadership & Ethics Marketing & Communication Policy Studies

Online, On Campus or Hybrid 36-38 credit hours 6 start times per year CONCENTRATIONS Cybersecurity Policy Homeland Security International Security Middle East Politics

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA) Engage in this practice-oriented, research-based program that will equip you to lead people and manage resources effectively and ethically with servant leadership excellence. You will address current and future challenges in your area of concentration while integrating theoretical foundations with practical skills.

Online or On Campus Required capstone project or internship 36 credit hours 6 start times per year CONCENTRATIONS: Emergency Management & Homeland Security General Public Administration Nonprofit & Faith-Based Organizations Public Leadership & Management

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT ALUMNUS

ANDREW OWENS, ’17

CHIEF DEPUTY TREASURER, CITY OF SUFFOLK

“The whole concept at Regent was, if you are pursuing administration in the public interest, you aren’t just doing it to be a bureaucrat, but to serve those around you. You have to be engaged and know what you believe when you go into it, to stand up for what you think is right.”

When Andrew Owens was little, his parents would bring him into the voting booth on Election Day and let him push the button. This simple act helped spark a lifelong interest in civics — and would be the first of many times Andrew had his finger on what matters to taxpayers. “There’s a stigma that government is not effective — I do everything I can to prove that wrong,” he says.

As the Suffolk chief deputy treasurer, he combines his passion for community and his Christian values: putting the needs of others first and involving them in the decisionmaking process. When he decided to continue his education, he felt drawn to the MPA curriculum at Regent.

“The MPA served as an affirmation that public service is my life’s calling. It’s not for the

faint-hearted. Decisions you make impact people’s lives.”

Andrew notes that public service is an arena where you have to be engaged, know what you believe and stand up for what you think is right, which isn’t always popular. But, with the guidance of biblical values and the servant leadership principles he learned at Regent, he works hard to operate in wisdom and keep others first.

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KNOWLEDGE M A S T E R ’ S D E G R E E & C E R T I F I C AT E P R O G R A M S

MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (M.A.) Develop the knowledge to improve economic, social and political conditions globally through this international, project-focused degree. You will learn to lead humanitarian efforts and apply faith-based development models that promote sustainable human flourishing. You’ll also gain real-world training through partner internship opportunities that give hope to communities in need.

Online 30 credit hours 6 start times per year

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Graduate-level certificate programs are ideal for continuing education credits or additional training for career advancement in a specialized area of government.

Online or On Campus 12 credit hours CHOOSE FROM THESE AREAS OF STUDY: American Government Cybersecurity Policy Healthcare Policy & Ethics International Relations Law & Public Policy Middle East Politics National Security Studies Political Campaign Strategies & Management Public Administration Terrorism & Homeland Defense

JOINT DEGREES Joint degrees are available between Robertson School of Government and the School of Business & Leadership, School of Divinity or School of Law. Online or On Campus

Best Online MPA Programs –College Consensus, 2020

CHOOSE FROM THESE HIGHLY VALUED OPTIONS: School of Business & Leadership M.A. in Organizational Leadership, MBA School of Divinity M.A. in Christian Ministry, Master of Divinity School of Law Juris Doctor

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INFLUENCE REGENT UNIVERSITY’S ROBERTSON SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT ALUMNA

NATASHA MOORE ‘20

SECURITY SPECIALIST, NAVY RESERVES

“Serving country and community is my passion.

Regent and its Military Resource Center provided priceless guidance to help me get the knowledge and skills to answer that calling.”

Natasha Moore is a person with single-minded focus and uncommon grit. As a child, she attended a Veteran’s Day picnic during which a soldier allowed her to sit in a Humvee. “They painted my face (camouflage) and told me about the Army’s mission and what soldiers do,” says Nathasha. And from that day, she knew what she wanted to do — join the military.

“Unfortunately, it’s hard to see the bigger picture sometimes when you’re younger, and I didn’t know the importance of my education until I got the wake-up call that I would need to finish high school and have 15 college credits to do what I wanted to do in the Navy.”

That reality check led her to Regent, where she earned both her

bachelor’s and master’s degrees with honors. “Regent’s service-first approach and relevant program choices sold me,” she says.

Nathasha is drawn to emergency management and homeland security and hopes to one day work in a federal agency such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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KNOWLEDGE H A N DS - O N P R AC T I C E TO L E A D, I N F LU E N C E & S E RV E

EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIPS RSG graduates take seriously their call to high-impact leadership. Over 1,100 alumni occupy strategic positions in state and national legislatures, the White House, Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services. They are creating family-friendly legislation, initiating disaster management and response plans, running House and Senate campaigns, and dialoguing with foreign governments over everything from trade to human trafficking.

As a Regent student, you will have access to a database of jobs, internships and fellowships, and career resources. You can also tap into our Career Center for guidance on resumes and interviewing, and to discover new opportunities for meaningful service.

RSG STUDENTS HAVE HELD KEY INTERNSHIPS AT: American Center for Law and Justice Brookings Institution Focus on the Family FOX News Heritage Foundation Institute for Religion and Democracy Joint Forces Staff College Judicial Watch Media Research Center

NATO Pennsylvania Family Institute U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Virginia House of Delegates The White House

EXPERIENCED FACULTY Fortify your educational foundation as you study with professors who are published scholars or who were leaders in Washington, D.C., including former Cabinet officials, retired military officers, diplomats and practitioners in local and state government, and national leaders.

MICHAEL R. POMPEO, J.D. Former Secretary of State and Member of the U.S. Congress

JOHN ASHCROFT, J.D.

Former Attorney General of the United States

PETER HOEKSTRA

Former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and Chair of the House Intelligence Committee

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COMMUNITY R E G E N T I S A P L AC E F O R S T R E N GT H E N I N G YO U R M I N D A N D S O U L

STUDENT RESOURCES

At Regent, we know supportive services help improve the student experience. That’s why you’ll have access to a network of team members and services designed to help you thrive.

STUDENT SUCCESS COACHES

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

CAREER SERVICES

FINANCIAL AID SPECIALISTS

CENTER FOR STUDENT HAPPINESS

DEPARTMENT

COUNSELING SERVICES

CHAIRS & FACULTY MEMBERS

CAMPUS MINISTRIES

L O C A L G E TAWAY S Our campus location offers easy access to a variety of pastimes.

VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT | VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER VIRGINIA ZOO | WATER COUNTRY USA | BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN | COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG | JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER | WASHINGTON, D.C.

REGENT’S SHAW CHAPEL & DIVINITY BUILDING

AERIAL VIEW OF THE CAMPUS FOUNTAIN

REGENT STUDENTS AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT

REGENT COMMONS FITNESS CENTER

CHAPEL SERVICE

VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

REGENT UNIVERSITY STUDENT ALUMNI AMBASSADORS

CAFE MOKA ON CAMPUS

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG

REGENT’S NIGHT OF WORSHIP

PRAYER GARDEN & SHAW CHAPEL

REGENT ROYALS ATHLETICS

STATE-OF-THE-ART CYBER RANGE

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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IMPACT

SERVICE

BE TR ANSFORMED, THEN GO CHANGE THE WORLD

A C T I V E - D U T Y M I L I TA R Y, V E T E R A N & DEPENDENT BENEFITS

RSG graduates are well-prepared to speak, write, analyze and act in the competitive environments of public service and the private sector. Their service in influential agencies and organizations includes:

25% tuition reduction for veterans and active-duty service members.

Association of Christian Schools International

15% tuition reduction for spouses of active-duty service members.

Booz Allen Hamilton Concerned Women for America

Free Transcript Request Service.

Direct Campaign Solutions DOD-Pentagon Federal Bureau of Investigation Force Protection Plan The Heartland Institute

Post-9/11 GI Bill* Yellow Ribbon Program and Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) participation, as well as other generous discounts.

National Fatherhood Initiative Ohio State Legislature Parliament, Bahamas Parliament, Canada

Dedicated faculty and military teams are available to address your career opportunities and academic needs. regent.edu/military

U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Department of Health & Human Services U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Joint Forces Command U.S. Senate U.S. State Department

TOP 10 Gold Military Friendly School

GI Jobs & Viqtory Media, 2020-21

The White House

*Admission requirements vary by program. “GI Bill®” is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered

by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

VISITING LECTURERS As a leading center for Christian thought and action, Regent gives students exposure to leaders who are front and center on some of the most important issues of our time.

Past Visitors & Lecturers David Axelrod

Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama

Jeb Bush

Former Governor of Florida

Felipe Calderon Former President of Mexico

Ben Carson, M.D.

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and Retired Neurosurgeon

Elaine Chao

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor

Gen. Wesley Clark

THE REGENT WAY Some universities ask you to choose between academic excellence, practical application and spiritual depth. Regent offers it all — making it a smart investment. If you’re ready to lead the way in your field and make a real difference, Regent is ready to prepare you.

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Former Supreme Allied Commander, NATO

Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator for Texas

Newt Gingrich

Former Speaker of the House

Al Gore

Former Vice President of the United States

Arianna Huffington

Co-Founder, The Huffington Post

Antonin Scalia (1936-2016)

Former Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court

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Ken Starr

Former U.S. Solicitor General and Appellate Court Judge

Donald J. Trump

Former President of the United States

Frank Wolf

Former Congressman

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Under the guidance of distinguished faculty, students are taught to seek and promote the truth where it leads; to speak truth to power in love; and to ensure that motives, means and ends of personal and professional conduct and policy promote greater good and honor God.

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