62 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication at Regent University is offered online with a one-week summer residency in Virginia Beach.

Reach the top of your field as an influencer of healthcare reform and accountability. This Healthcare Leadership professional degree at Regent University will ground you in theory and practical components essential to organizational success. 

Get prepared for organizational coaching initiatives, practical application developing leaders, and executive-level coaching roles with a Doctor of Leadership Coaching (DSL) degree from Regent University that emphasizes leadership, assessment, skill development, communication, trust, performance improvement, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective.

Regent University’s Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL) in Ecclesial Leadership will teach you the theology and philosophy of the Church, as well as its organizational design.

If you’re an educational professional seeking a career as a university faculty member or senior educational administrator in the in-demand arena of special education, then this path will help you achieve your goal and make a big impact too. We offer a phd in Special Education at Regent University. 

Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Educational Psychology allows for a broad area of academic inquiry with topics like psychological underpinnings of learning, cognitive strategies for learning in children and adults, creating environments conducive to learning, brain research, teacher education, faculty roles; and professional development in varied settings.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education at Regent University is a terminal degree for those seeking a career in academia or research at the university level. Similar to the Ed.D., the Ph.D. track is more research-intensive with extra courses offering a greater analytical approach to learning. 

Your career, your vision, your way. This executive Entrepreneurial Leadership doctoral program at Regent University will prepare you to transform systems and teams. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Biblical Counseling at Regent University prepares you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

Through Regent University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership – Human Resource Development, offered online, you’ll gain expertise in the dynamics that contribute to the growth of an organization’s human resources. 

Do you desire to help others overcome the pain associated with loss? The Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Grief Counseling at Regent University prepares you for a career in mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

We are in a crucial time in our history where we need strong, Christian leadership in education. If you have a passion for improving the quality of K-12 education, and you desire to lead learning environments where students can thrive, then this Education – K-12 School Leadership concentration at Regent University will help you make the type of impact that changes lives for generations. 

Let us prepare you to assist international organizations and build a successful consulting practice with a Global Consulting degree offered at the Regent University. 

Become the servant leader you were called to be—elevating individuals, teams, and systems to their God-given potential. This Individualized DSL professional degree from Regent University emphasizes leadership, communication, structure, team building, and cultural understanding from a Christian perspective. 

Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Educational Technology and Online Learning prepares you for teaching and leadership positions in K-12, higher education, or corporate learning settings. 

With this executive Human Resource Development doctoral degree at Regent University, you’ll be able to meet today’s organizational challenges and be better equipped to transform your workplace.  

The Doctor of Education – Curriculum and Instruction at Regent University helps you deliver research-supported programs while teaching you how curriculum and instruction can be structured and applied to educational reform.

Imagine how you could affect mental health policies, practices, and people by bringing awareness to the needs of underserved and indigenous populations. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – International will prepare you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science.

Regent University's Philosophy of Education – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership degree focuses on a more inclusive approach to supporting exceptional learners by broadening the reach to populations who need it most. 

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Advanced Educational Leadership at Regent University is designed for students who desire to become leaders in the field of education.