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Master of Arts in Human Services – Military Resilience

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Master of Arts Human Services Counseling: Military Resilience

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Support our Troops and Their Families with a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Military Resilience Degree

If you feel called to serve others through compassionate, biblically grounded support, Liberty University’s Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services Counseling – Military Resilience may be the right next step for you. This program is designed for students who want to study human behavior and explore how counseling-focused services can be offered with both professional skill and a values-driven perspective. If you are passionate about helping people through outreach, encouragement, and meaningful care, this degree can help you pursue that purpose in a focused setting.

Through this online program, you can develop helping skills specifically aimed at supporting members of the military and their families. If you are seeking a non-licensure counseling role and want to concentrate on the unique challenges connected to military life, this specialization allows you to study approaches that promote resilience and well-being. By serving those who have sacrificed so much, you can step into a field that is both impactful and deeply rewarding.

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 Marriage and Family Therapy, or Master of Education in School Counseling.

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

  • Resilience for leaders and caregivers
  • Resilient marriage and family
  • Military career and community transition

Liberty’s master’s in human services counseling with a focus on military resilience can help equip you to become an innovative leader in counseling, with the skills to meet the needs of your clientele. You can gain real-world experience and in-depth knowledge from professors with years of field practice.

This program is non-licensure. If you are seeking a master’s degree that provides licensure, you may be interested in our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, or Master of Education in School Counseling.

Potential Career Opportunities for Master’s in Human Services Counseling – Military Resilience Graduates

  • Chaplain
  • Church counselor
  • Grief services specialist
  • Non-licensed family counselor
  • Social services caseworker
  • Trauma counselor

Please note: Some roles may require additional training or qualifications.

Human Services Counseling Degree Online 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 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 online 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. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
  • Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Military Benefits for the Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling

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 – $290 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)

 

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.

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Next Start Dates: February 16, 2026
March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026

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