Master’s in Human Services Counseling Help Others Help Themselves

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100% online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total


Liberty University’s online, non-licensure Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling degree can give you a solid foundation in the study of human behavior. You can become equipped with practical helping skills. Join other human services workers in making a lasting impact on those around you.

In addition to an in-depth study of psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work, this master’s in human services counseling online degree can be tailored to your specific interest or calling. You’ll combine best practices in the industry with specialized coursework. This allows you to graduate with confidence in your professional capacity to help others.

Please note: The online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling is not designed to fulfill clinical counseling licensure requirements. If you require state clinical licensure, please see Liberty’s online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.


What is human services?

The field of human services encompasses multiple careers and opportunities. However, the primary goal is always helping others. At the core of every human service worker’s career is the desire to help others. And that can extend to a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, clinics, churches, and more.


Liberty University’s master’s in human services counseling allows you to study foundational human services topics. You will also select a specialization unique to your career goals.

So, what is a human services degree? This program is a composition of unique topics related to human services. You can learn how to professionally help people regardless of what setting you choose to work in. 

You will also choose a specialization in another field. You could select business, Christian ministries, executive leadership, military resilience, addictions and recovery, and more. This allows you to hone your unique skills and more effectively help your clients.


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  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

  • Account representative
  • Adolescent care specialist
  • Behavioral disorder counselor
  • Business consultant
  • Business owner
  • Caseworker/manager
  • Chaplain
  • Child advocate
  • Church development coordinator
  • Clinic director
  • Community outreach coordinator
  • Company executive
  • Coordinator of youth ministries
  • Corporate crisis manager
  • Corporate trainer
  • Crisis and counseling specialist
  • Crisis intervention advocate
  • Educational instructional coach
  • Family advocate
  • Grief services counselor
  • Job coach
  • Juvenile detention/youth counselor
  • Life coach
  • Marketing consultant
  • Minister of education
  • Non-licensed counselor
  • Nursing coordinator
  • Pastor to children and families
  • Police administrator
  • Program coordinator
  • Recreational management
  • Social services supervisor
  • Social work counseling specialist
  • Staffing coordinator
  • Substance abuse counselor
  • Youth pastor

With Liberty’s master’s degree in human services counseling, you can customize your program with one of the specializations below.


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Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.


Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.

Graduate Full Time $565/Credit
Graduate Part Time $615/Credit
Military Graduate $275/Credit

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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who service 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.