M.A. in Human Services — Family Advocacy, Public Policy

What Will You Study in the M.A. in Human Services – Family Advocacy & Public Policy Degree?

• Public Policy and Advocacy Strategies: Learn about public policy issues that are challenging some of America’s founding principles based on Christian beliefs.
• Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families: Explore the causes of divorce and the psychological consequences and challenges faced by both adults and children in the affected families.  Evaluate the ethical concerns of these subjects through a Christian worldview.
• Child/Adolescent Development, Deviance, and Violence: Examine etiological elements surrounding the disruptive behavior patterns in children and adolescents. 
• Research and Emerging Paradigms in Marriage and Family Studies: Discover how the term “family” has changed over the years through the effects of culture, media, and contemporary thought and what this means. 

Learn about the changing definition of “Family” in today’s society and what effect that has on the individuals involved. As contemporary thought on marriage and family issues changes into something not defined by legal or biological status, the causes of separation and divorce are changing. You will learn how to apply your faith to your practice as a counselor in these unique situations where the balance of psychology and theology can be challenging. By the time you graduate, you will know how to use the in-demand skills learned while earning your master’s in human services degree in future career and academic endeavors.

Potential Careers for the M.A. in Human Services – Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy and the Future Degree

• Caseworker
• Child advocate
• Family advocate

Human Services Counseling Degree Online Program Benefits

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 M.A. in 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. 

• You can complete our M.A. degree program in Human Services Counseling in about a year.

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).