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Human Services (MA)

Lead and Serve in the Field of Human Services

The Master of Arts in Human Services Leadership at Bluefield University is a 30-credit hour online program designed to prepare students for impactful careers in social services and human services fields. Graduates will be equipped for roles such as:

  • Social and Human Service Provider
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Higher Education Administrator

The program trains students for positions in community service agencies, postsecondary institutions, prisons and criminal reform, and private mental health agencies. Students will gain an understanding of the historical context of human services, develop helping relationships, and acquire program administration and management skills to excel in their profession.

Graduates can finish within

1-2 years

Tuition per credit hour

$495

Average salary

$69,600 *

* Based on a national average

An Exceptional Online Program Crafted for Your Impact in Human Services

The demand for human services professionals is rising as communities seek more leaders in social services, community programs, and mental health services. Bluefield University’s online Master of Arts in Human Services offers flexibility, expert instruction, and career-focused coursework to help students make a meaningful impact in their field.

Human Services (MA)


Cost per Credit: $495
Total Credits: 30
Total Cost: $14,850

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A Respected MA Program Designed for Meaningful Impact in Human Services

The MA in Human Services program blends academic excellence with hands-on experience, preparing students to lead and serve in a variety of settings. From nonprofits to government agencies, graduates will be equipped to drive change and innovation in human services.

The national average salary for a graduate with an MA in Human Services is

$69,600/yr.

The expected growth rate for those who possess an MA in Human Services is

12%

Based on a national average / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Top Industries for Graduates

Social Work & Community Services

Higher Education Administration

Mental Health & Counseling

Nonprofit Leadership

Government & Policy Development

Top Jobs/Careers for Graduates

Social & Human Service Provider

Community Service Manager

Higher Education Administrator

Case Management Supervisor

Mental Health Program Coordinator

No GRE or GMAT Required.

Our streamlined admissions process puts your success first, designed to get you into classes and on the path to success with ease. You’re never alone, with a dedicated support team ready to assist you. Our digitally advanced learning environment is ready to welcome you, molding you into an influential leader of the future.

4 Simple Steps to Start Your Journey.

1

Complete Your App.

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Let Us Help Get Your Transcripts.

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Discover Funding Options.

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Enroll in Classes.

10 Courses

30 Credit Hours

The Master of Arts in Human Services program integrates key principles of human services leadership, counseling, administration, and program management. Students can choose between two concentrations: Counseling or Human Services Administration.

Human Services Courses and Concentrations

(Choose 1 Concentration)

Core

  • Foundations and Practice of Human Services
  • Prevention and Case Management
  • Human Development Across the Lifespan
  • Human Diversity
  • Treatment Systems in Human Services
  • Supporting Family Systems
  • Human Services Internship

Counseling

  • Theoretical Framework for Promoting Support and Healing
  • Counseling in Group Settings
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy

Human Services Administration

  • Management Theory and Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Operations and Project Management

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