Program offered is a Master.

Earn your Master of Human Services Degree online at Concordia University, Nebraska

Caring for others is more than a career path: it's a mission. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for human services professionals is expected to grow 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, much of it driven by a need for professionals experienced working with aging, diverse and vulnerable populations. As government-funded programs face budget cutbacks, the need will grow for private agencies to fill the gap. Concordia University, Nebraska's programming prepares you to lead and respond with compassion and effectiveness. Our online Master of Human Services (MHS) program allows you to further your education while maintaining family and career commitments.

What You'll Learn

A human services degree from Concordia provides you with the policy background, theory and applied knowledge to enable you to meet the increasing demands of the human services workforce while offering a foundation for further degree work or certification and licensing in select human service areas. You'll build competencies in core topics including human services administration, community relations, lifespan development, professional ethics and intercultural communication.

Three specializations-Gerontology, Community and Public Health, and Human Services Leadership and Management-and a generalist track allow students to focus on their areas of interest:

• Gerontology - Explore the social, mental health and family issues specific to older adults and an aging population.
• Community and Public Health - Help promote the well-being of individuals and communities through education and initiatives.
• Human Services Leadership and Management - Get a broader view of the human services field and what it takes to administer human services programs effectively.