M.A. in Human Services Counseling – General Track

What Will You Learn in Liberty University’s M.A. in Human Services Counseling – General?

• How to communicate effectively with clients
• How to integrate spirituality and Christian principles into counseling
• Multicultural issues in human services

In addition to the learning objectives listed above, this degree will cover human growth and development, group dynamics, and more! The core courses of our human services counseling master’s degree have been carefully designed and handpicked to help you become the most effective counselor you can be. By partnering with Liberty, you won’t just earn a degree – you’ll have the opportunity to apply biblical principles to your career and learn how to serve others with excellence.

Potential Careers for Human Services Counseling Graduates

• Career counselor
• Chaplain
• Child advocate
• Christian counselor
• Human services coordinator

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.A. in Human Services Counseling – General with Liberty University

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 this online master’s degree in human services counseling in just 1 year!
• Liberty is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• As an online student, you’ll have the opportunity to network with human services and mental health experts from across the country.

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)