Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Public Service Leadership

General Human Services specialization

In the human services field, an advanced degree can be a significant career differentiator. This master's General Human Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career options through an individualized program. The core courses provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of interests and professional goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing human service management positions in social service, education, government, public safety, health care, and military organizations.

Concentration option: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money. Contact an enrollment counselor for details.

Required Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

• HS5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
• HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
• HS5304 - Ethnic and Linguistic Minorities in the Workplace
• HS5315 - Professional and Scientific Ethics
• HS5317 - Social Systems
• HS5318 - Scope of Human Services
• HS5990 - Integrative Project for Human Services Learners*

Five Elective Courses

• Choose any graduate courses.

Learn more about our related specializations:

PhD

• Counseling Studies
• General Human Services
• Health Care Administration

Master's degree

• Counseling Studies
• Health Care Administration

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