Master of Arts

Regis University’s Master of Arts degree offers career-oriented adults and professionals from business, government, and social services, to education and science, with enhanced choices for intellectual, professional, and personal growth.

The Regis CPS Master of Arts is a self-designed degree, providing you, the adult student, with an individually designed, multidisciplinary, and academically rigorous program. It provides a framework for you to plan a course of study that’s unique to your graduate learning needs.

Class Format

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  • Available in accelerated 8-week terms
  • Degree is not available in Nevada.

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $445 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

36 Credit Hours


Want to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Arts degree program? We are here to help you get started.

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  1. Request an information packet on your degree.
  2. Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
  3. Chat live with a Regis Enrollment Counselor. Chat hours of operation are:
    Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (MST)
    Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (MST).
    Saturday-Sunday: Closed
  4. Email us by sending your question or request to info@regis.edu. Please include your name and contact information.

Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.

Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.

Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.

Regis CPS Master of Arts curriculum is learner-designed and focuses on the achievement of your specific learning objectives and career goals. In addition to core MA faculty, the Master of Arts program draws professors from many departments throughout Regis University, and from experts working within the community. By taking advantage of the strong collaborative relationship you’ll experience with Regis CPS faculty, you have the freedom to designate and develop a unique academic plan that reflects your individualized course of study through these possible areas of focus:

  • Arts
  • Adult Learning, Corporate Training and Development
  • Applied Communication
  • Applied Psychology
  • Conflict Management
  • Creative Writing
  • Family Communication
  • Global Sustainability
  • Higher Education/Adult Education
  • History
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Literature
  • Mediation
  • Organizational Communication
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Justice
  • Social/Global Issues

The ethical, social, and spiritual development achieved through a Master of Arts degree can be applied to a wide variety of career opportunities with today’s range of companies, from small businesses and nonprofits, to major corporations and global enterprises.

Because of our learner-designed curriculum and array of academic disciplines to choose from, graduates of the Master of Arts from Regis CPS will find their professional and career choices expanded and enhanced. As a graduate, you’ll experience the Regis University foundation of “Leaders in Service to Others,” along with the opportunity for self-reflection, critical and creative thinking, and community outreach.

Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Master of Arts program?

The Regis CPS 36-credit-hour Master of Arts degree suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who prefer individualization, flexibility, and experiential learning through a program that goes beyond the traditional Master of Arts graduate degree.

Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle

Regis University CPS offers courses in the classroom, online, and as Directed Study . Our accelerated 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.

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Start Dates

ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Starts Classes Begin Classes End Registration Ends
for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2012 January 9 March 4 January 4
Spring 2 - 2012 March 5 April 29 February 29
Summer 1 - 2012 May 7 July 1 May 2
Summer 2 - 2012 July 2 August 26 June 27

Required Courses

Students will complete a total of 36 credit hours of 600-level graduate courses, which include nine credit hours of required core courses. The first course to be completed is Graduate Research. The second course is Ethics and Multiculturalism. In addition, three one credit seminar courses are also required.

Core Studies (9 Credit Hours)

  • MAPC 601  Graduate Research (3 Credit Hours)
  • MAPC 602  Ethics and Multiculturalism (3)
  • MAPC 603  Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies (3 Credit Hours)

Emphasis Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

  • Students will complete a specialization of 21 credit hours.
  • Students will compile a portfolio that demonstrates progress toward learning goals.

Capstone Course (6 Credit Hours)

Students will complete a required capstone project; this may be a thesis, an applied research project, a formal analysis of an internship, and/or a service learning project. A minimum of six credit hours are required for the capstone, and these include the options below.

  • MAPC 688  MA Capstone Planning (3 Credit Hours) and
    MAPC 696  MA Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
  • MAPC 694  MA Comprehensive (3 Credit Hours) and
    Additional M.A. specialization course (3 Credit Hours)
  • MAPC 697A  MA Thesis A (3 Credit Hours) and
    MAPC 697B  MA Thesis B (3 Credit Hours)

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2011 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of July 2011.
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
Adams State College Master of Arts 30 - 36 $194 $3,089 - $3,668 $8,909 - $10,652
Colorado State University Master of Arts 30 - 48 $444 $2,929 $16,249 - $24,241
Naropa Master of Arts 36 -45 $850 $1,380 $31,980 - $39,630
Regis University MA in Liberal Arts 36 $445 $75 $16,095
University of Colorado
at Boulder		 Master of Arts 30-31 $521 $2,691 $18,321 - $18,842
University of Colorado
at Colorado Springs		 Master of Arts 30 - 42 $516 $1,131 - $1,499 $16,611 - $23,171
University of Colorado
at Denver		 Master of Arts 30 - 39 $355 $1,944 - $2,106 $12,594 - $15,951
University of Denver/University College* Master of Professional Studies
in Organization & Professional
Communication		 32 $688 $667 $22,685
University of Northern Colorado Master of Arts 30 - 33 $408 $1,826 - $2,008 $14,066 - $15,472

*Quarter hours converted to semester.

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines

  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Completed Online Application Form
  • $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
  • Degree-Bearing Official Transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited institution
  • Required Admissions Essay(s)
  • Faculty Interview
  • Current Résumé
  • Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
Application Deadlines *
Starts Application Deadline
Spring 1 - 2012 December 27, 2011
Spring 2 - 2012 February 20, 2012
Summer 1 - 2012 April 23, 2012
Summer 2 - 2012 June 18, 2012

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.