Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling — Criminal Justice

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

• Contemporary issues and challenges pertinent to the field of criminal justice
• Multicultural issues in human services
• Integration of spirituality and counseling
• Management and administration principles
• Current trends within criminal justice

At Liberty University, our professors have real-world experience in their fields, meaning that they can teach you practical, in-demand skills you can use to further your career. Our professors care about you as an individual and facilitate engaging online learning environments to make sure that your questions get answered and that you have an opportunity to connect with other students.

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 – Criminal Justice Degree

• Behavioral disorder counseling
• Casework manager
• Compliance officer
• Juvenile detention counselor
• Police administrator

What Are the Benefits of Pursuing Liberty’s Human Services 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:

• 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 counseling 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 human services counseling master’s degree program in 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)