Online Human Services Degree Programs

Gain Skills for Connecting People and Communities to the Resources They Need to Thrive

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Why Choose NEC to Earn Your
Human Services Degree?

Advanced Education to Advance Your Career:

Our master’s degree empowers you to build on your experience with courses that teach skills for effective leading and launching of human services programs

Extensive Counseling Preparation:

Develop your ability to work directly with clients in group or individual counseling sessions, and gain insight into how to reinforce the work of counselors in the services you run.

Programs Designed for Working Adults:

Our engaging learning environment provides the flexibility you need to balance earning a college degree with full-time work and family responsibilities.

Accelerated Format:

We offer multiple start dates so you can start when
you’re ready and four-credit courses so you can finish sooner.

HUMAN SERVICES OVERVIEW

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES​
Our MS program is designed to produce graduates who can:​

Courses and Curriculum

Extend your knowledge of psychology, behavioral health, and human services administration to prepare to lead programs and organizations. You will complete 36 credits to graduate: 30 credits in the core curriculum, plus two electives.
MS Core Human Services Courses:
COUN 5000 - Introduction to Counseling
COUN 5000 - Introduction to Counseling
COUN 5530 - Group Counseling
COUN 5920 - Assessment and Assessment Techniques
COUN 6120 - Research Methods and Program Evaluation
COUN 6170 - Addictions Counseling
COUN 6190 - Social and Cultural Foundations
COUN 6350 - Career and Lifestyle Development
COUN 5910 - Professional Issues and Ethics in CMHC
COUN 6400 - Treatment Planning and Advanced Assessment
Electives (select two):
COUN 5150 - Human Sexuality
COUN 5160 - Advanced Seminar in Social and Cultural Foundations
COUN 6200 - Psychopharmacology and Advanced Psychopathology
COUN 7010 - Counseling Couples and Families

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Prepare for a Career in Human Services

Contact New England College today to take the next step toward a degree in human services!

*Our MS-CMHC program aligns with the degree and coursework requirements for professional counseling licensure in the following states:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Our MS-CMHC program does not meet current state requirements for professional counseling licensure in Kentucky or Ohio.

You can see requirements in your state through the National Board for Certified Counselors’ State Board Directory.

The MS-CMHC program was not designed to meet professional counseling licensure standards outside of the United States of America.

Transferring made easy!Learn more about our generous credit transfer policy!

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