There is an increasing need for leaders in the human services sector. The online Master of Science in Human Services is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in careers in the large and growing areas of Human Services, in all types of nonprofit, private, public and government & Military organizations.
The Master of Science in Human Services at TUW is offered 100% online, requires 36 semester credits, and can be completed in one year for full-time students. The Master of Science in Human Services will offer opportunities for professionals to hone their academic skillsets and provide new students with opportunities to pursue a variety of human services careers that are directly related to individuals, communities, and social service organizations.
The program blends theoretical and applied concepts. The curriculum covers essential topics such as professional communication in human services, theories of behavior, professional ethics, nonprofit management, financial decision-making, research methods, and program development and evaluation. The culmination of real world experiences for the current and future human services professionals provides a solid foundation for both professional and new students to human services.
The Master’s in Human Services is a non-licensure degree and is not intended for those seeking mental health licensure or the practice of mental health counseling. (For an online counseling degree, see the graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy).
Note: This degree does not lead to any form of licensure or certification.
What makes this MS in Human Services program different?
- 100% online
- Affordable tuition
- Nonprofit Accredited University
- No residency required
- Finish in one year*
- No GRE required
- Accelerated admissions process
- 6 starts throughout the year
- 8 weeks session
- Learn from scholar-practitioners with expertise in the industry
*Degree can be earned in 12 months by those who take two courses per term for six consecutive terms.
What Can You Do With a Master of Science in Human Services Degree?
Graduates of Touro University Worldwide’s online Master of Science in Human Services program are prepared to become the next generation of human services leaders. They develop practical skills for applying theory and strategy to real-world human services challenges while upholding the values and ethics that drive decision-making in the field. Many work for nonprofits or government agencies. Potential job titles for graduates include:
- Community Services Manager
- Case Manager
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Child Welfare Specialist
- Social Services Director
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for social and community service managers is $74,240. The BLS also projects 9% job growth in the field over the next decade. The TUW MS in Human Services prepares you for success in this important, in-demand field.
BLS: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm#tab-1
Potential Job Titles: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/degree-in-human-services-jobs
Core Requirements
36 Semester Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Throughout this course, students will explore communications skills and techniques useful for professionals in human services to collaborate with individuals, communities, and agencies in the human service field. Special emphasis will explore professional and academic writing as well as examining a variety of contemporary digital media platforms.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students receive a broad overview of theories useful in the human services profession. Special emphasis is placed on the value of theories of behavior in human services to include social cognition, social learning, motivation, conflict and systems theory. Students have an opportunity to apply theory to human services in variety of settings.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to introduce students to various perspectives in the human services field. Students have an opportunity to explore strategies to generate self-awareness for professionals, which is invaluable in minimizing biases in the human services field by exploring diverse perspectives in a variety of settings.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students examine professional ethic issues in the discipline of human services. The course provides an introduction to analyzing various moral and ethical dilemmas, and legal and ethical responsibilities for human service professionals. Students will also explore topics related to informed consent, confidentiality, and client rights.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview on management skills for the 21st century human service professional. Students will compare and contrast management and leadership theories and styles applicable to various human services organizations.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students examine the role of team collaboration and the associated influence of management and leadership to foster communications between human services professionals within and across communities and agencies. Special emphasis is on group dynamics and motivation theories applicable to human services organizations in a variety of settings.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students explore management of human services in the nonprofit sector. Students explore the unique characteristics associated with management and leadership for nonprofit organizations’ stakeholders to include volunteers, professional staff, and regulatory agencies. Students receive a brief overview of managerial strategies for funding in nonprofit human service organizations.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines contemporary issues, strategies and implementation of public policy in human services. Students will explore policy strategies and analysis in areas such as child/youth welfare, socio-economic status, community based initiatives, family strengthening, social services, vulnerable populations, and poverty.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course, students explore the fundamental techniques for successful financial decision making in human services. Special emphasis includes basic terminology relevant to finance in human services, learning how assess the health of the organization through financial reports, and utilize the reports and lessons learned to make sound financial decision-making in a human services organization.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course serves as an introduction to graduate level research in the human services field. Students learn about the research process and receive a general overview of the ways that human service professionals apply knowledge from research into practice. Special emphasis is on the design and execution of both quantitative and qualitative research in the human services, and which designs are most useful to address contemporary human services problems.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides the students the capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate human service programs. Students learn to plan and evaluate a human services organization that contributes to a community and/or society. Special emphasis is on types of evaluations used in human services based on the desired outcome of the human services professional.
CREDITS
3
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Capstone Course is the final course in the Master of Science in Human Services degree program. The capstone is intended to demonstrate the student’s ability to integrate all facets of human services by developing a Capstone assignment that applies what has been learned to a real-world scenario.
CREDITS
3
Credit Hours
36
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 9 credits
Accreditation
WSCUC
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Tuition Information
TUW’s tuition is $500 per semester credit. A range of tuition assistance programs are available to prospective students to help reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with continued education, including scholarships and students loans.
Many employers offer tuition assistance programs, so make sure to check to find out if additional financial support is available to you. TUW tuition assistance counselors are available to determine your eligibility for financial aid and other tuition assistance programs.