School Details
Regis College is a private Catholic institution. Though operating as a women's college for eight decades, Regis is currently co-educational. Regis serves about 3,000 students, and maintains a very low student-to-faculty ratio.
Regis College offers over 26 undergraduate, 27 graduate and doctoral, and 28 minor programs. It has a special focus on providing online degree programs in nursing and health science. Regis has cross-registration privileges with a variety of other Massachusetts colleges and universities.
Benefits of Regis College
- A values-based education
- Cutting-edge digital learning environments
- Career-focused curriculum
Accreditation & Licensing
Regis College is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
All Programs
Healthcare
Prepare to tackle issues in health administration with this online master’s in healthcare administration. Regardless of your educational and professional background, this program will teach you how to make lasting changes in health care. Learn to lead and manage organizations so that there is greater access to high-quality healthcare. Unlike many healthcare administration programs, in addition to examining healthcare from a business, policy, and patient perspective, you will also gain an in-depth view of the political and policy contexts that pay and deliver healthcare services.
Build expert-level skills and create your own management style that will be effective across the healthcare field while studying such topics as:
- Ethics
- Governance
- Management
- Communications
- Health Informatics
If you are an ambitious, self-motivated professional interested in this online healthcare administration degree, you can check out the Podcast by the program director that answers frequently asked questions about the degree.
This online Master of Public Health is designed for compassionate, service-oriented people. Take these skills and become change agents in your community, working to improve public health at the local, state, or national level. Prepare to play an integral part in monitoring health trends and advancing policy. Courses teach students to observe changes in health and safety, measure the impact of disease and illness, improve access to health care resources, and address inequities in care delivery.
There are two concentrations that allow you to customize this online public health degree to meet your career goals:
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy and Management
Designed for working adults, this program allows you to balance your education with work and other responsibilities. At the same time, you will be part of a caring community that is made up of individuals seeking to make a difference in the world around them.
Nursing
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology provides perspectives on the social, political, and economic aspects of gerontological care. You will work closely with adult patients to overcome illnesses and improve quality of life. The program culminates in a clinical concentration course. This online gerontology degree has no GRE requirements, a flexible online class environment, and strong student supports.
Regis College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus in Family practice. With strong student supports, no GRE requirements, and convenient digital classroom, this online nurse practitioner program might be right for you.
This concentration provides an opportunity to develop the skills to work in a family practice environment, providing care to everyone from babies to seniors. The curriculum covers assessment, diagnosis, and treatment within the continuum of care. The program culminates in a clinical concentration course.
If you are passionate about educating the next generation of nurses, Regis College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a focus in Nurse Education. With no GRE requirements, a flexible online class environment, and strong support systems, this online nursing program might be right for you.
You will learn how to teach others. This includes courses on curriculum development, simulation, online instructional design, and student evaluation. The program culminates in a clinical concentration course. The curriculum also includes NLN core competencies. Graduates are qualified to sit the Certified Nurse Educator exam.
Regis College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice for Nurse Practitioners. This program specifically caters to those candidates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
A nurse practitioner with a Ph.D. operates at the cutting edge of their field. This program allows you to take on greater responsibilities and meet the rising demand for nursing professionals. Core classes include informatics, epidemiology, biostatistics, health assessment, and regulatory issues. Graduates have a solid foundation in advanced practice, professional connections, and specialized expertise in the health sciences.
Regis College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Pediatrics. With a focus on student support, no GRE requirements, and convenient digital classroom, this online nurse practitioner program might be right for you.
The pediatrics concentration allows you to focus on the health needs of children in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The curriculum is tailored towards the needs of pre-pubescent and adolescent children. Courses include the care of childbearing women and advanced psychopharmacology. The program culminates in a clinical concentration course.
Regis College offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health. With no GRE requirements and strong student supports, this online nurse practitioner program might be right for you.
The curriculum provides a holistic perspective to health. Classes include advanced psychopharmacology and the theory of practice of contemporary psychotherapies. Graduates are equipped to give compassionate, professional care to those in mental health clinics, hospitals, and rehab facilities.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice in Women’s Health from Regis College has no GRE requirements, a flexible online class environment, and strong student support systems. The curriculum addresses the complex, specific health needs across a woman’s lifespan. You will gain advanced skills in obstetrics, reproductive, and gynecological health. The program culminates in a clinical concentration course.
Regis College offers an online Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner MSN program. Participants in this online gerontology program will be uniquely equipped to handle the healthcare needs of the country’s aging population.
The curriculum empowers you to advocate for underserved individuals and groups. You’ll learn how to assess patients, diagnose illness, coordinate care with specialty providers, and provide preventive care. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to sit for the AANP and ANCC certifications. Graduates ensure elderly patients lead healthy and comfortable lives.
Regis College offers an online Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN program. Participants in this online gerontology program work on the front lines to provide critical care to adults.
As an acute care nurse practitioner, you’ll cooperate inter-collegially and intra-collegially to provide care. You’ll work with a patient across a spectrum of care, including transitioning to an outpatient facility or home. The curriculum prepares you to create effective, evidence-based care plans. Upon program completion, you’ll be qualified to take the ANCC and AACN certification exams.
Graduates serve in the following settings:
- Cardiac care units
- Emergency rooms
- Trauma units
If you’re looking for additional career opportunities, authority, and autonomy, the online Family Nurse Practitioner MSN from Regis College might be right for you. This online program allows working nurses to develop advanced practice skills.
The curriculum prepares you to prescribe medication, conduct examinations, assist in minor surgeries, and provide health care counseling. Graduates are equipped to sit for the AANP and ANCC certification exams.
Graduates go on to work in the following settings:
- Minute clinics
- Universities
- Nurse-led practices
- Home health services
If you’re passionate about providing care to children, Regis College offers an online Pediatric Nurse Practitioner MSN program. With a focus on student support, no GRE requirements, and convenient digital classroom, this online nurse practitioner program might be right for you.
The curriculum explores the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric illnesses, catering to childhood growth patterns, and designing home care plans for families of children with disabilities. By attending this program, you immediately bring valuable skills to your organization and help meet a critical society need.
Graduates are qualified to sit for the PNCB certification exam, and go on to serve in the following settings:
- Pediatric primary care mental health
- Hospital outpatient clinics
- Primary care
Mental wellness is an important part of a person’s overall health. To cater to this level of holistic care, Regis College provides a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse MSN degree. This online mental health program provides the perspective and skill set needed to aid patients seeking psychiatric care.
The curriculum covers topics such as coping abilities, self-care activities, and mental health education. Tailor your coursework by focusing on a concentration option, such as children and adolescents, eating disorders, or correctional facilities. Graduates are qualified to sit for ANCC certification.
Sometimes the four little letters after your name can make all the difference. Regis College offers an online Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) MSN program. As a WHNP, you’ll be prepared to provide primary care to women of all ages.
The curriculum covers a variety of complex issues, including pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal care, breast cancer, and more. You can customize your coursework by delving into a focus area, including geriatric care, oncology, reproductive health, or childbirth. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be qualified to sit for NCC certification.
Graduates go on to serve in settings such as:
- Prenatal clinics
- OB-GYN clinics
- Women’s prisons
Regis College offers an online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate. This online gerontology degree provides an opportunity to investigate the sociological, economic, and political aspects of the aging process. You’ll have clinical hours focused on providing primary care for adult patients. This program gives you the ability to gain a specialization while continuing to work.
Applicants can pursue this certificate through two different tracks.
- One path is for MSNs seeking to become Nurse Practitioners.
- One path is for Nurse Practitioners looking to expand their area of practice with a new specialty.
If you’re a working nurse looking for additional specialization, Regis College offers an online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate with a focus in Family practice. As a nurse practitioner specializing in family care, you’ll be able to fill gaps in today’s health system. Electives will round out your education, studying complementary therapy, aging, and more. Additionally, this certificate prepares you to sit for a variety of nurse practitioner exams.
Applicants can pursue this certificate through two different tracks.
- One path is for MSNs seeking to become Nurse Practitioners.
- One path is for Nurse Practitioners looking to expand their area of practice with a new specialty.
Regis College offers an online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate with a specialization in Pediatrics. Advance your career in nursing while continuing to work, with no GRE or GMAT requirements. You’ll focus on the health needs of children in both outpatient and primary care settings. This certificate can quality you to sit for NP certification exams.
Applicants can pursue this certificate through two different tracks.
- One path is for MSNs seeking to become nurse practitioners.
- One path is for nurse practitioners looking to expand their area of practice with a new specialty.
Regis College offers an online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health. This online mental health certificate provides a perspective on contemporary psychotherapies and psychopharmacology. This holistic approach to health will prepare you for a variety of nurse practitioner exams.
Applicants can pursue this certificate through two different tracks.
- One path is for MSNs seeking to become Nurse Practitioners.
- One path is for Nurse Practitioners looking to expand their area of practice with a new specialty.
If you’re looking to specialize in the health needs of women, Regis College offers an online Nurse Practitioner Post-Master Certificate with a focus in Women’s Health. In this program, you’ll learn to care for women of all ages. The curriculum focuses on women’s primary care as well as reproductive health concerns. With this online program, you’ll be prepared to sit for various nurse practitioner exams.
Applicants can pursue this certificate through two different tracks.
- One path is for MSNs seeking to become Nurse Practitioners.
- One path is for Nurse Practitioners looking to expand their area of practice with a new specialty.
Psychology & Human Services
The online Master of Social Work is offered 100% online with three start times per year. They offer two tracks:
- Advanced MSW
- Traditional MSW