Applied Psychology is designed for students aspiring to work in the human services area or those working in the field who wish to gain greater knowledge and skill. (for Careers click here)

Applied Science may specialize in Management, Social Violence, Practical Psychology, Community Interpreting, Homeland Security & Disaster Response, Business of Government, Social Justice, Decision Making, or Educational Interpreting.

Communication may specialize in Conflict Management, both micro and macro; Leadership; or International/Global fields of Communication.
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Criminology may focus on one or a combination of the following: Leadership, Psychology of Violence and/or Homeland Security & Disaster Response.
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Fine Arts – Film & Video Production at Lowry Campus may specialize in Writing/ Directing, Cinematography/ Videography, Video Post-Production, Writing/ Producing, or Acting for the Screen. (for more info click here)

Social Science may specialize in Economics, Sociology, Social Violence, Homeland Security and Disaster Response, or a Flexible Specialization.
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Liberal Arts may specialize in English, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Irish Studies, Religious Studies, or Catholic Studies.

Religious Studies may specialize in Biblical Studies, Spirituality, Peace and Social Justice or Catholic Studies.

Master of Arts may specialize in Adult Education, Chicano Studies, Communication, Community College Teaching, Corporate Training, Creative Writing, Criminology, Fine Arts, Global Sustainability, Higher Education, History, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Jewish Studies, Law Enforcement/Homeland Security, Literature, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Organizational/Executive/Personal Coaching, Organizational/Technical Communications, Psychology, Religious Studies or we can help design one for you!

Master of Science in Criminology
(Criminology job openings)
is for individuals in decision-making roles, or those who aspire to management and leadership positions, in organizations which influence, administer or support programs dealing with areas related to criminal behavior and criminology.

Master of Nonprofit Managementfor individuals interested in enhancing their leadership and management capabilities within a nonprofit setting.

Bachelor’s Certificates

of Completion

Adult Spirituality
This certificate offers a forum for adults who wish to learn about and pursue issues of spirituality to enhance both their personal lives and the communities in which they live.

Catholic Studies
This certificate offers essential historical knowledge and understanding of the contemporary Catholic church in the United States for students seeking to strengthen personal insight or to work in a lay capacity within the Catholic community.

Conflict Management
The skill to constructively manage the inevitable conflicts that arise in the workplace is much in demand. This certificate benefits people who wish to become more proficient in negotiating, mediating disputes and developing solutions to difficult problems.

In this certificate program, managers in any industry as well as people employed in human resource and customer service departments, nonprofit organizations, community and church groups, or industries undergoing changes will develop a basic set of conflict-management skills. Those who wish to become conflict management practitioners can use this certificate as a base from which to take further coursework.

Criminology
Opportunities for careers in criminal justice have expanded due to media focus on violent crimes; federal grants to state and local jurisdictions for safer streets, campuses and homes; and growing societal concerns about the nature, extent and effectiveness of redress and sanctions for criminal activity.

This certificate benefits individuals employed in or seeking employment or promotion in law enforcement, corrections, social services, parole, diversion, and prevention; policy makers; media professionals; and advocates for both victims and perpetrators of crime

High Performance Management
Today's managers need sharp leadership skills to accomplish goals through others. In this certificate program, managers and supervisors with technical backgrounds, team and group leaders, leaders in nonprofit organizations, and those aspiring to management positions will learn the components that make managers effective in accomplishing organizational objective and enhancing unit performance.

Homeland Security
Professionals working or desiring to work in the arena of Homeland Security and/or Disaster Response must be knowledgeable about basic vocabulary and its usage, and principles, theories, and problems associated with Homeland Security and Disaster Response. This certificate is a means to study, in depth, theories and practices which support ongoing efforts while wrestling with the problems in this growing field of international and national interest.

Irish Studies
Regis University, in partnership with the National University of Ireland, Galway, is proud to offer the first Irish Studies certificate program in the world. In this program, four undergraduate courses guide students through 1500 years of Irish study including history, language, literature, sociology, religion and archaeology.

Leadership
Leadership is more than management. It plays a critical role in today’s rapidly changing work environment. A clear, compelling vision can move individuals and organizations to accomplish desired goals.
Employees willing to take the initiative at work, entrepreneurs, group and team leaders, mangers, and those who wish to be more effective in turning visions into reality will benefit from this certificate. Students will gain powerful persuasion skills and learn to create a collaborative environment that enhances decision-making and performance.

Peace and Social Justice
This certificate program offers essential groundwork and introductory practical tools for participants involved in activities focusing on peace and social justice in local, national and world communities.

Practical Psychology
Individuals who are well-schooled in the day-to-day application of practical psychology are more sophisticated and effective in their approaches to both personal and working relationships, problem-solving, and personal development. This certificate benefits those who are interested in the pragmatic use of psychology rather than the quantitative, scientific aspects.

Psychology of Violence
Violence in the home, school, workplace, and streets is of immediate concern at all levels of society. This certificate benefits individuals interested in or associated with violence prevention, the apprehension and treatment of perpetrators, and the care of victims. Courses offered supplement the training required to be adequately prepared for employment and promotion in agencies such as law enforcement, corrections, social services, parole, diversion, and prevention. This certificate also benefits writers who need to understand this area of study to underpin their writing.

Master’s Academic Certificates

MNM - Leadership: is designed for individuals who choose to enhance their personal and organizational leadership skills.

MNM - Social Justice, Peace,
& Reconciliation is designed for students to gain additional knowledge of larger social justice issues in the world today and possible way of resolving these issues. MNM, jointly offered with MA program

MNM - Administration of Faith-based Nonprofit Organization: prepares learners and leaders from all faiths to work in parish, church, synagogue or mosque venues in management and leadership functions and roles pertaining to administration.

Beginning Fall 2009!

MNM - Executive Nonprofit Leadership: designed for individuals already in professional careers in business and/or government and seeking to move into the nonprofit/third sector--builds upon the already-earned MBA/MPA degreefont>

Master Certificate in Criminology
This certificate is attractive to potential students who plan to teach the discipline at the community college-level, need to meet promotional career requirements or have a personal interest to gain current and relevant knowledge in Criminology. While students may eventually wish to apply for degree status, the certificate provides an opportunity to meet immediate needs while positioning them for the future.

The certificate is relevant to individuals who have already earned masters or terminal degrees, such as Public Administration, an MBA, Counseling Psychology or a J.D. for example.

MA Self Designed
Certificates can be designed in the student's area of interest or field of academic study.

Possibilities include: Mediation and Conflict Resolution; Fine Arts; Technical Communication; Social Justice, Peace, & Reconciliation; Graphic Arts; Literature; History; Organizational Training; College/University Leadership.