Available M.A. in Human Services Counseling Degree Specializations
Liberty University’s Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling
Our online master’s in human services counseling degree is designed to give you a solid foundation in the study of human behavior and help equip you with the practical skills to make a lasting impact on those around you.
In addition to an in-depth study of psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work, this customizable master’s in human services counseling online degree can be tailored to your specific interest or calling – specializations are available in areas like addiction, business, crisis response, executive leadership, life coaching, military resilience, and many more! You can combine best practices in the industry with specialized coursework so that you can graduate with confidence in your professional capacity to help others.
Why Choose Our Master’s in Human Services Counseling Online Degree?
As one of the leading Christian universities in the nation and one of the largest universities in Virginia, Liberty University is committed to continually striving for excellence. Our master’s in human services counseling online degree classes are taught from a biblical perspective because we don’t just train skilled professionals – we train exceptional professionals who want to make a difference.
Benefits of our Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling Degree
- Liberty University’s master’s degree in human services counseling ranked #1 in Most Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Human Services according to AffordableColleges.com.
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
- You will be granted access to a wide variety of online resources through Liberty University’s library portal while you are pursuing an online master’s degree in human services counseling.
- You are able to customize your degree to best fit your schedule and needs.
- Each of your courses is available online.



Please note that Liberty’s online master’s in human services counseling degree does not lead to state licensure as a counselor. If you are interested in a licensure degree, please see our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Master of Education in School Counseling.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 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)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.