Regis University School of Humanities & Social Sciences
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
Online 
Classroom- Available in accelerated 8-week terms
Tuition
Classroom-based courses: $425 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $425 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
36 Credit Hours
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Master of Arts Fact SheetWant to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Arts degree program? We are here to help you get started.
- Request an information packet on your degree.
- 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)
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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 specializations:
- Adult Education
- Chicano Studies
- Communication
- Community College Teaching
- Corporate Training
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Executive/Personal Coaching
- Fine Arts
- Global Sustainability
- History
- Homeland Security/Law Enforcement
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Jewish Studies
- Literature
- Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Communications
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- Social Science
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 specializations 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 Guided Independent Study (GIS). Our accelerated 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.
Click on a topic below to learn more about your degree:Start Dates
| Term | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | January 11 | March 7 | January 7 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | March 8 | May 2 | March 4 |
| Summer 1 - 2010 | May 10 | July 4 | May 5 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | July 5 | August 29 | June 30 |
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)
- MACP 602 Ethics and Multiculturalism (3)
- MACP 603 Graduate Seminar (3 Credit Hours)
Emphasis Requirements (18-21 Credit Hours)
- Students will complete a specialization of 18-21 credit hours.
- Students will compile a portfolio that demonstrates progress toward learning goals.
Capstone Course (6-12 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, include a Capstone Planning course and 3–6 credit hours for the Capstone Project.
- MAPC 688 MA Capstone Planning (3 Credit Hours)
- MAPC 696 MA Capstone (3 Credit Hours)
- MAPC 697A MA Thesis A (3 Credit Hours)
- 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
| Institution | Degree | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | Estimated Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | MA | 36 | $425 | $75 | $15,375 |
| Argosy University | MA (not psychology) | 48 | $870 | $776 | $42,536 |
| Colorado Christian University | MACI | 34 | $490 | $350 | $17,010 |
| Webster University | MA | 36 | $470 | $100 | $17,020 |
1Based on rate for 15 credit hours. Taking additional credits may lower rate.
Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines
- Completed Online Application Form
- $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
- Degree-Bearing Official Transcripts
- 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
| Starts | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | December 28, 2009 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | February 22, 2010 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | April 26, 2010 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | June 21, 2010 |
* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.
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Master of Arts and a Graduate Certificate in Visual Performing Arts, Graduate
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