Human Services Counseling Degree Crisis Response And Trauma

MA in Human Services — Crisis Response & Trauma

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M.A. in Human Services Counseling — Crisis Response and Trauma

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Help the Suffering with an Online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma Degree

The job of a counselor is essential towards ensuring clients have a healthy, effective recovery from a traumatic experience. The field of counseling is in need of strong leaders who exemplify a biblical worldview in their actions and words. Further your career and impact the lives of others through Liberty University’s 100% online Masters (M.A.) in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma.

Our online Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling degree program is designed to give you the skills and capabilities to impact the social, psychological, and spiritual needs of clients who have suffered from a traumatic experience or crisis. You will be able to guide clients through grief and anger from a Christian perspective. Your online counseling classes will help you to assess the current state of your clients and how to develop an effective recovery plan.

Every client has a different situation or struggles that they are enduring. Our M.A. in Human Services Counseling program is designed to equip you with the various theories and concepts that are often used in the field. The role of a counselor is vital for the recovery of an individual. Our online counseling degree focuses on preparing you to make an impact on the lives of others.

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 Learn in the Master’s in Human Services Online Degree?

  • Develop a keen understanding of trauma and how it impacts an individual
  • Understand how people develop PTSD and learn methods for treatment
  • Create trauma recovery plans and intervention programs
  • Look into the complexity of disasters and the results

As a counselor, you will face a variety of different situations and scenarios. Our online counseling classes are designed to give you a range of new skills and capabilities, so you are confident in treating clients. You will learn about different types of trauma and common theories in addressing them. Through Liberty’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma degree, you will be able to make a life-long impact on others.

You may also be interested in exploring our master’s degrees in professional counseling, addictions counseling, or marriage and family counseling.

Potential Career Options for Graduates of the Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling – Crisis Response and Trauma Degree

  • Child victim advocate
  • Community relations
  • Corporate crisis manager
  • Crisis counselor
  • Crisis intervention advocate

Online Human Services Counseling Degree 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:

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online 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. in Human Services Counseling in as little as 1 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)

 

30

Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

May 13, 2024

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC