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Program Overview
Master of Science in Human Services
The Human Services master's degree program is geared toward working professionals who seek the knowledge and skills to lead nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service providers, and government agencies. With themes of scholarship, professional experience, ethics, and technology woven throughout the curriculum, this content-rich program is available in-person or 100% online.
Program Overview
Designed in accord with the Council for Standards in Human Services Education, the master's in human services degree combines a core of human services courses with free electives that allow you to tailor your program to meet your career needs and interests.
Faculty and Learning
You'll gain theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge from faculty who are active in the field. The M.S. in Human Services degree teaches you to apply advanced skills and build your professional network through a 120-hour field experience practicum with a human services agency leader.
Value and Affordability
WilmU's M.S. in Human Services has been named #1 Most Affordable Online Master's Degree in Human Services. All students benefit from low tuition rates.
Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program
You can use elective courses in this master's degree program to complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate while you earn your degree or accelerate into your next degree by incorporating doctoral-level coursework — at no extra tuition cost.
Program Details
- Duration: Finish your Human Services master's degree in as little as one year.
- Courses: 11 courses, 33 total credits.
- Cost: $1,653 per course, with tuition based on cost-per-credit.
- Formats: Available in traditional classroom and online formats.
- Locations: Offered in New Castle, Brandywine, and online.
Specialized Concentrations
- Administration of Human Services
- Human Services Practice
Career Outlook
A M.S. in Human Services degree opens the door to career growth and leadership positions in many fields.
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- M.S. in Administration of Justice
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- M.S. in Homeland Security
- Graduate Certificate in Case Management for Human Services