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M.A. Human Services Counseling — Marriage & Family

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M.A. in Human Services Counseling — Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

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The Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies Equips Counselors to Support Family Healing

Suffering communities all over the country need human services professionals who can help meet the emotional needs of hurting people, as well as provide guidance through spiritual care. Without this support, many marriages and families fall apart. Liberty’s Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling — Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies degree is designed to train you in counseling techniques with a Christian worldview so that you can provide biblically-based counseling to families in their time of greatest need.

Liberty University provides this flexible degree 100% online with customization and further accommodation options than what is available in a traditional classroom setting. This online format can help you to pursue your degree while continuing to dedicate time to your career, family, and community.

Human services counseling

 

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.

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

  • Marriage and family counseling issues and intervention techniques
  • Premarital and marital counseling guidance methods
  • Ethical and legal issues so that you are prepared for the field

Our online human services counseling master’s degree can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to help people form stronger marriage and family relationships. You will study under seasoned human services professionals in the field of counseling who will provide real-world insights into your education. You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in professional counseling or addictions counseling.

Potential Career Options for the Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling – Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

With a degree in human services counseling, there are a variety of programs, facilities, and positions that could be available to you, including:

  • Counseling center
  • Hospital program
  • Mental health agency
  • Ministry-related field
  • Non-licensed Marriage and family counselor
  • Residential treatment facilities

Online Human Services Counseling Degree 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 marriage and family master’s 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.

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      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)
      Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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      100% online, 8-week courses

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      Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

      Next Start Date

      Jun 23, 2025

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