MA in Human Services — Crisis Response & Trauma

What Will You Study in the Master’s in Human Services Online Degree?

• Develop a keen understanding of trauma and how it impacts an individual
• Understand how people develop PTSD and learn methods for treatment
• Create trauma recovery plans and intervention programs
• Look into the complexity of disasters and the results

As a counselor, you will face a variety of different situations and scenarios. Our online counseling classes are designed to give you a range of new skills and capabilities, so you are confident in treating clients. You can learn about different types of trauma and common theories in addressing them. Through Liberty’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma degree, you can make a life-long impact on others.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in professional counseling, addictions counseling, or marriage and family counseling.

Potential Career Options for Graduates of the Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma Degree

• Child victim advocate
• Community relations
• Corporate crisis manager
• Crisis counselor
• Crisis intervention advocate

Online Human Services Counseling Degree Program Highlights

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online human services degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)