School of Human Services

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Online Master's and PhD degree programs in Human Services.

Follow your passion for social change by pursuing a master's degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate specializations will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world. This program will help you prepare for roles in a variety of institutional, agency, community, and educational settings. With distinguished academic and professional backgrounds, our faculty will challenge and engage you throughout your studies. Many graduates of the online master's degree programs continue their advanced study and seek a PhD in human services.

Capella University is one of the only online universities to offer a Master of Science and PhD with a specialization in criminal justice.

Master of Science Degree

Specializations:

• Counseling Studies
• General Human Services
• Health Care Administration
• Management of Nonprofit Agencies
• Social and Community Services

Public Safety degree specializations:

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Public Safety Leadership

Counselor Education Specializations - CACREP Accredited:

• Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy
• Mental Health Counseling

Our online master's degree specializations are designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

• Counseling Studies
• General Human Services
• Health Care Administration
• Management of Nonprofit Agencies
• Social and Community Services

Public Safety degree specializations:

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Public Safety Leadership

Our human services PhD program meets the high academic standards of doctoral study and provides a platform for rewarding personal accomplishment. Throughout the program, you will explore and utilize advanced theory and research, critical thinking, and principles of leadership which you can apply immediately in your personal and professional life.

Graduate Certificates

• Addictions Counseling
• Criminal Justice
• Diversity Studies
• Health Care Administration
• Management of Nonprofit Agencies
• Marriage and Family Services
• Professional Counseling
• Social and Community Services

Graduate-level certificates provide opportunities for concentrated, specific study in key human services areas. These focused certificates can be completed in one year.

*Check Your State Licensure Requirements. The ability to practice as a licensed counselor, therapist, or mental health professional—independently and without supervision—is regulated in all states. Capella University does not guarantee licensure. If you intend to seek licensure or certification, check the program requirements for licensure or certification in your home state. State regulations vary regarding education requirements for professional licensure.

CACREP – Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.