M.A. in Human Services Counseling: Addiction & Recovery

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

• Become trained in how to diagnose and treat sexual addiction
• Explore how to integrate a biblical worldview into a recovery plan
• Learn the biological aspects of addiction and recovery
• Study how to develop addiction recovery plans and intervention programs

As a counselor, you may face a different situation for every client you have. Our online degree program is designed to give you a range of skills that are essential for building a thriving counseling practice. You can become trained in how to diagnose different types of addictions and create personalized recovery programs.

Potential Career Options for Graduates of the Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling – Addictions and Recovery

Benefits of Pursuing Our Human Services Counseling Degree Online

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!

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 – $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)