Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Human Services

Counseling Studies Specialization

An advanced degree in counseling can be the credential you need to land higher-level human services positions. This non-clinical online Counseling Studies is designed for professionals in the counseling, psychology, or sociology fields who wish to advance their careers, and for those wishing to enter the human services profession. It offers a broad base of course work designed to provide a strong foundation in counseling theory and techniques, with a particular focus on serving diverse populations. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing managerial or director-level positions in public or private human services settings, or in continuing into a doctoral program.

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Core Courses

• HS5003 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
• HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
• HS5315 - Professional and Scientific Ethics
• HS5318 - Scope of Human Services
• HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Specialization Courses

• HS5108 - Foundations of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior
• HS5214 - Theories of Personality
• HS5221 - Mental Health Counseling
• HS5237 - Counseling and Guidance in Diverse Populations
• HS5990 - Integrative Project for Human Services Learners*

Two Elective Courses

• Choose any graduate courses.

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