MA in Human Services Counseling – Health and Wellness Learn to Solve Problems in the Mental Health Field
30
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Promote Healthy Living and Personal Growth with a Master’s in Health and Wellness Counseling
Do you have a passion for studying the human mind and finding the best way to help people improve their lives by changing their behavior? With the 100% online Master of Arts (MA) in Human Services Counseling, you can embark on the fascinating study of human behavior and psychology. This knowledge can help you solve specific, real-world problems in the counseling and mental health field.
If you are currently serving in the healthcare field, you know that a person’s mental well-being is just as crucial as their physical health. The health and wellness area of study can help you blend psychology with healthcare administration to help promote holistic living.
If you want to help others thrive and are interested in focusing on healthcare and community health, then this degree is for you. Partner with us today so you can get closer to your goals and make a difference in the lives of others.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Health and Wellness Psychology Program?
Liberty University’s mission is Training Champions for Christ, so we strive for excellence in all that we do. Here are some of the reasons why Liberty stands out:
- Complete your health and wellness degree program coursework on a schedule that fits your life with Liberty University’s award-winning online learning environment.
- Study a balanced perspective on the theological principles that underlie psychology, giving you effective human services counseling techniques with a firm biblical worldview.
- Be mentored by professors with real-world experience in this human services and counseling degree while you explore cutting-edge scholarship and methods for health and wellness care.
- See best practices put into action by observing group meetings in your own community.
What Will You Study in Our Master’s in Mental Health and Wellness Degree?
The core content of the online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling provides a balanced overview of important theories in psychology while applying this knowledge to specific, real-world counseling practices. Students in the online human services counseling program will study the development of the human mind from childhood to adulthood and how multicultural issues influence counseling in individual and group settings. As a Christian college, Liberty bases this study of human thought and behavior on a Christian worldview and demonstrates how science and evidence-based practices are informed by biblical principles.
The health and wellness area of study for the online master’s in human services counseling can help provide many practical skills for the healthcare field that can make you a valuable asset for management roles. You will be able to choose role-specific healthcare electives to diversify your knowledge as well as learn important skills, like grant writing, to assist in managing resources available to healthcare organizations. You may choose to become knowledgeable in health policy so that you can navigate laws and regulations relevant to your role or learn how to manage fundraising, staffing, liability, and other administrative needs in healthcare.
Please note: Our online Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling is not designed to fulfill clinical counseling requirements. You can view Liberty University’s licensure-track Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for information about counseling licensure.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Childcare center director
- Clinic director
- Community health worker
- Environmental health and safety coordinator
- Health educator
- Non-licensed counselor
- Recreational manager
- Special events coordinator
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Behavioral Sciences.
- View the Graduate Behavioral Sciences Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Requirements for Our MA in Human Services Counseling Degree
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.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
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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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
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 – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthcare counselor?
Healthcare counselors work to address both the psychological and physical needs of communities as well as individual patients. They may work with patients one-on-one, address community health concerns, and work to improve health care policy.
What is a degree in health and wellness?
Health and wellness degree programs are intended to provide students with counseling techniques as well as skills related to healthcare administration. Our program offers courses that cover topics like issues in public and community health, grant acquisition and management, and health policy.
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