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Online Master's Degrees in Human Services

    MS - Social and Community Services

    People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing management or community outreach positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs. The curriculum is designed to increase your understanding of such critical issues as cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy.  Strengthen your ability to advocate for and facilitate positive change in your community with this Social and Community Services master's specialization.  Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization, .

    MS - General Human Services

    An advanced degree can be a significant career differentiator in the human services field. This master's General Human Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career options through an individualized program. The core courses provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of interests and professional goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing human service management positions in health care,social service, education, government, military organizations, and public safety. Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.

    MS - Management of Nonprofit Agencies

    This Management of Nonprofit Agencies specialization offers practical course work focused on contemporary issues faced by nonprofit agencies, including financial management, nonprofit entrepreneurship, ethnic and cultural awareness, strategic planning, and human resources and volunteer management. People who choose this specialization often wish to advance to nonprofit management positions or are considering starting their own nonprofit organization. As careers evolve, seasoned human services professionals often wish to move from direct service delivery into higher positions where they can guide an organization's strategy or establish new programs to address emerging needs.  Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.

    Master of Arts in Human Services

    The Master of Arts in Human Services offered by Bellevue University is a non-licensure degree, and is not intended for those seeking mental health licensure or the practice of mental health counseling.  This 36-credit hour degree is designed to enhance personal communication and leadership skills, as well as provide an introduction to the variety of functions required of leaders in the human services arena. This is designed for individuals already employed in the human services field or who are planning a career in the human services professions. 

    Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services

    Post University's Master of Science in Human Services allows prospective students to acquire the conceptual, analytical, and operational knowledge to assume new or more advanced positions in the field of human services. The curricular content is focused around an essential core of learning experiences and skill sets and provides two specializations in either human service program administration or clinical counseling within organizational settings. The program is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their  skills and career options or seek employment in a wide variety of human service positions.  The objectives of the Master's Degree Program in Human Services are to provide an:

    • In depth understanding of managerial and organizational knowledge essential to operate human service programs successfully including planning and managing of people, grant  writing, preparing program budgets, and implementing information systems.
    • Understanding of human behavior systems ranging from individuals and groups to organizations, communities, and society. The training and education will stress the complexity and interconnectedness of human problems, national policies, social and cultural forces, and the demands of organizational work.
    • In-depth understanding of the major models of intervention and treatment, industry-competent problem analysis, and skill achievement to plan, implement, and evaluate these strategies. Understanding of the core values of human service work industry, its ethics, history, and the need to be aware of one's own values and to have an empathic understanding of their client's values, goals, and lifestyle. 
    You can earn your Master of Science in Human Services part-time from a nationally top ranked, accredited university in as little as 18 months with Post University Online.

    Master of Arts in Human Services - Executive Leadership

    The program's specialized core courses are offered through the Liberty University Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Students examine human behavior of the organization leader, focusing on biblical leadership models through Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Executive Leadership. You will learn how to develop vision and strategies, maximize teamwork, and resolve conflict. 

    Master of Arts in Human Services - Health and Wellness

    The program's specialized core courses are offered through the Liberty University Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Students examine human behavior in a nursing or adult care environment through Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Health and Wellness. You will develop a capstone project working with your professor. You will learn health policies and ethics, develop skills in health promotion and disease prevention, and devise strategies for end-of-life care. 

    Master of Arts in Human Services - Marriage and Family

    The program's specialized core courses are offered through the Liberty University Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Students examine human behavior of the organization leader, focusing on biblical leadership models through Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Executive Leadership. You will learn how to develop vision and strategies, maximize teamwork, and resolve conflict. 

    Master of Science in Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services

    Assistive technology means a better quality of life for people with disabilities. But as the technology increases in complexity, it can present solutions wrapped in complications. This 2 year, 30-unit, 10-course program will provide you with cutting-edge preparation for building a career that will enhance the quality of life for individuals who use assistive technology.Why Should You Consider a Graduate Degree in Assistive Technology and Human Services (ATHS)?The U.S. Department of Labor predicts long-term growth in the health education and health services industries, the healthcare and social assistance professions, the related scientific and technical service professions, and in  including the areas of assistive/adaptive technologies. Consequently, the demand for master's-level trained practitioners in assistive and recuperative services and technologies has never been greater.CSUN launched a new Master of Science in ATHS, believed to be the first such degree program in the country, recognizing the need for trained professionals to address the issues that arise from the burgeoning field of assistive technology.Choose This Program Because...

    • It is taught by a blend of distinguished faculty from CSUN's College of Health and Human Development, College of Engineering and Computer Science and accomplished AT industry professionals.
    • Prepares you for multiple career options in AT assessment, advocacy, AT device development and design, and related counseling work.
    • CSUN is widely recognized for its expertise and resources in disabilities services.
    • Designed for working adults, the ATHS program is tailored for busy midcareer professionals. Also contributing to your success is the exceptionally high level of support services for which The Tseng College is  well-known.

    Master of Science - Community Economic Development

    The Community Economic Development Program (NCED), with national and international specializations, is an applied 20-month master's degree designed for working professionals interested in acquiring the credentials and skills to help communities become more stable and achieve greater ownership over resources. It serves domestic U.S and international CED practitioners. Typically, the project is linked to their area of specialization and employment. Students are required to plan and implement a CED project in their communities as part of the program. The “learning by doing” sequence of courses takes place throughout the duration of the program and is designed for students to learn and apply directly all the skills and tools CED practitioners need to enhance their community-based work.

    Master of Public Administration - Health and Human Services emphasis

    This emphasis is designed to provide learners with specialized knowledge of the issues and challenges in health and human services organizations. The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Health and Human Services emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with non-government organizations involved in the public sector, and with regional or sub-state organizations.

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