Master's in Human Services Counseling Online

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Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Pursue Your Passion for Helping Others with an Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling Degree

Conferring Liberty University’s online, non-licensure Master of Arts (MA) in Human Services Counseling degree can give you a solid foundation in the study of human behavior. You can become equipped with practical helping skills. Join other human services workers in making a lasting impact on those around you.

In addition to an in-depth study of psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work, this master’s in human services counseling online degree can be tailored to your specific interest or calling. You’ll combine best practices in the industry with specialized coursework. This allows you to graduate with confidence in your professional capacity to help others.

Please note: The online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling is not designed to fulfill clinical counseling licensure requirements. If you require state clinical licensure, please see Liberty’s online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

What is human services?

The field of human services encompasses multiple careers and opportunities. However, the primary goal is always helping others. At the core of every human service worker’s career is the desire to help others. And that can extend to a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, clinics, churches, and more.

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

Liberty University’s master’s in human services counseling allows you to study foundational human services topics. You will also select a specialization unique to your career goals.

So, what is a human services degree? This program is a composition of unique topics related to human services. You can learn how to professionally help people regardless of what setting you choose to work in.

You will also choose a specialization in another field. You could select business, Christian ministries, executive leadership, military resilience, addictions and recovery, and more. This allows you to hone your unique skills and more effectively help your clients.

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Degree Information

This program falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences. Review their page for additional human services-related degrees.
View the Graduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Please note that the online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling is not designed to fulfill clinical counseling licensure requirements. If you require clinical licensure, please see Liberty’s online Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

At Liberty University, we want to answer your question: “Is human services a good degree?” And we want you to know why you can confidently pursue your program with us. Here are some of the benefits you’ll receive by earning your master’s in human services through Liberty:

Customize your career path through the online MA in Human Services Counseling’s variety of specializations.
See best practices put to action by observing group meetings in your own community.
You will be taught by professors with years of professional experience. Due to their own experiences, they have mastered their content. And they are committed to mentoring you and helping you succeed.
You have the freedom to transfer in up to 50% of your required classes from another accredited institution.
You can have a variety of career opportunities available to you upon graduation.

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No Standardized Testing for Admission
Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

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Potential Careers for Master of Arts in Human Services Graduates

Account representative
Adolescent care specialist
Behavioral disorder counselor
Business consultant
Business owner
Caseworker/manager
Chaplain
Child advocate
Church development coordinator
Clinic director
Community outreach coordinator
Company executive

Coordinator of youth ministries
Corporate crisis manager
Corporate trainer
Crisis and counseling specialist
Crisis intervention advocate
Educational instructional coach
Family advocate
Grief services counselor
Job coach
Juvenile detention/youth counselor
Life coach
Marketing consultant

Minister of education
Non-licensed counselor
Nursing coordinator
Pastor to children and families
Police administrator
Program coordinator
Recreational management
Social services supervisor
Social work counseling specialist
Staffing coordinator
Substance abuse counselor
Youth pastor

Online Human Services Degree Options

With Liberty’s master’s degree in human services counseling, you can customize your program with one of the specializations below.

Addictions and Recovery

Business

Christian Ministries

Criminal Justice

Crisis Response and Trauma

Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future

Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

Dobson Center Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development

Executive Leadership

General

Health and Wellness

Life Coaching

Marriage and Family

Military Resilience

Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.

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Tuition & Aid

At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

Graduate Full Time	$580/Credit
Graduate Part Time	$645/Credit
Military Graduate	$290/Credit

These 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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Admission Information for Our Master of Arts in Human Services Online

Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses Policy

Transcript Policies

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available 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)

*Not applicable to certificates.

These 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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Pursue Your Passion for Helping Others with an Online Master’s in Human Services Counseling Degree

What is human services?

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

Featured Courses

Degree Information

Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree?

What Sets Us Apart?

Potential Careers for Master of Arts in Human Services Graduates

Online Human Services Degree Options

Addictions and Recovery

Business

Christian Ministries

Criminal Justice

Crisis Response and Trauma

Dobson Center Family Advocacy, Public Policy, and the Future

Dobson Center Marriage and Family Studies

Dobson Center Parenting and Child/Adolescent Development

Executive Leadership

General

Health and Wellness

Life Coaching

Marriage and Family

Military Resilience

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Tuition & Aid

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Admission Information for Our Master of Arts in Human Services Online

Admission Requirements

Preliminary Acceptance

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Transcript Policies

Admissions Office Contact Information

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