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Master of Science (MS) in Human Services – General Human Services Program

The master's degree specialization in general human services is designed for professionals seeking a graduate degree with a customizable curriculum. You will complete core course work for a strong foundation in the specialization and with the guidance of an academic advisor, choose from a wide range of electives to build a program that reflects your interests and professional goals. Graduates of this online program are prepared for leadership and management positions in social services, education, government, law enforcement, health care, and the U.S. Armed Forces.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Counseling Studies
Our master’s degree specialization in counseling studies is designed for learners within counseling, psychology, or sociology fields who wish to pursue careers in private or public human services settings or counseling service delivery settings, or as a precursor to a doctoral program. Core courses provide fundamental knowledge in the discipline, while electives provide an examination of contemporary issues that allow you to focus on populations and/or practice interest areas.

Note: The counseling studies specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling professions

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Criminal Justice
Capella University’s online master’s degree specialization in criminal justice gives you core knowledge in the field as well as leadership skills and behaviors to help you impact social change. You will collaborate with motivated learners from agencies throughout the nation as you build expertise. Professionals in law enforcement, probation, correction, the judiciary, and public safety positions seek this degree as a stepping stone for career advancement in the growing field of criminal justice.

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Health Care Administration
Our master’s degree specialization in health care administration prepares health care professionals—including administrators, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, analysts, care givers, and researchers—to successfully manage and lead health care organizations.  Learners focus on mastering fundamental health care delivery and information knowledge to successfully guide and strengthen the delivery of services to consumers.

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Management of Non-Profit Agencies
Capella University’s  master’s degree specialization in management in non-profit agencies is designed for health care professionals, community-based care providers, employment specialists, and case workers who wish to move into non-profit administration and management. You will acquire expertise to address the issues faced by non-profit agencies, such as financial management, grant writing, advocacy, and human resource management. Building critical skills for assuming an effective leadership role within non-profit agencies is central to this specialization.

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Our online master’s degree specialization prepares learners to assume positions as marital, couple, and family counselors and therapists within agency, community, and private practice settings. Learners will develop the ability to deliver systems-based counseling theory and research methods in contemporary practice. This counseling education program requires academic course work and two 10-day face-to-face residencies.

Note: While this program will prepare you for the licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a license.

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Mental Health Counseling – CACREP Accredited
Capella University’s CACREP-approved mental health counseling specialization prepares learners to assume positions as mental health counselors within institutional, community, and private settings. Program components, including academic preparation and clinical training, teach counselor education professionals to apply varied theoretical mental health approaches and research activities in contemporary practice assessment and treatment protocols.

This master’s degree specialization is approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).  It is the first and only online program in the nation that has achieved CACREP-approval. This accredited counseling education program requires academic course work and two 2-week, face-to-face residencies.

Note: While this program will prepare you for the licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a license.

 

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - Social Work and Community Services
Our online master’s degree in social work and community services allows entry-level professionals in the field of human services to acquire critical knowledge in social work and community services. You will gain a strong understanding of key issues including cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy.  You will also acquire the skills you need to support individuals, families, and communities as they move toward greater self-sufficiency and healthier functioning.

Note: This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements associated with a master’s degree in social work.

Social and Human Services is a generic term for people with a wide array of job titles, including human service worker, case management aide, social work assistant, community support worker, mental health aide, community outreach worker, life skill counselor, or gerontology aide. They usually work under the direction of professionals from a variety of fields, such as nursing, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitative or physical therapy, or social work. The amount of responsibility and supervision they are given varies a great deal. Some have little direct supervision; others work under close direction.

Social and human service assistants provide direct and indirect client services to ensure that individuals in their care reach their maximum level of functioning. They assess clients’ needs, establish their eligibility for benefits and services such as food stamps, Medicaid, or welfare, and help to obtain them. They also arrange for transportation and escorts, if necessary, and provide emotional support. Social and human service assistants monitor and keep case records on clients and report progress to supervisors and case managers.

Social and human service assistants play a variety of roles in a community. They may organize and lead group activities, assist clients in need of counseling or crisis intervention, or administer a food bank or emergency fuel program. In halfway houses, group homes, and government-supported housing programs, they assist adults who need supervision with personal hygiene and daily living skills. They review clients’ records, ensure that they take correct doses of medication, talk with family members, and confer with medical personnel and other caregivers to gain better insight into clients’ backgrounds and needs. Social and human service assistants also provide emotional support and help clients become involved in their own well-being, in community recreation programs, and in other activities.

In psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation programs, and outpatient clinics, social and human service assistants work with professional care providers, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to help clients master everyday living skills, communicate more effectively, and get along better with others. They support the client’s participation in a treatment plan, such as individual or group counseling or occupational therapy.

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Workers in other occupations that require skills similar to those of social and human service assistants include social workers; clergy; counselors; childcare workers; occupational therapist assistants and aides; physical therapist assistants and aides; and nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides.

 

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