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Why Choose Capella?
Put your interest in advocacy, management, planning, or research to the test with a master’s in human services. Help change the face of public service using a multidisciplinary approach.
Professionally Aligned Curriculum
Gain relevant skills and knowledge from a competency-based curriculum
designed around the Council for Standards in Human Services Education
and the National Organization for Human Services.
Relevant, Real-World Education
Build leadership skills and take on real-world challenges with RiverBend City, which simulates on-the-job situations.
Skills to Drive Transformational Change
Learn concepts and models that enable transformational change in
organizations and communities.
Specializations to Meet Your Goals
Choose to specialize in leadership & organizational management,
program evaluation & data analytics, or social and community
services.
Programs that Fit Your Life
Tackle coursework on your schedule with 24/7 online access to your
courseroom anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
Learn from PhD faculty—seasoned professionals who are involved in the field and teach from real-world experience.
Program Specializations
Learn more about admissions requirements, costs, and courses for your specialization.
We believe in being transparent about the real cost, time, and value of a Capella degree. Learn more about Capella’s learning outcomes and gainful employment.
Accredited & Recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Relevant Blog Posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
Why Collaboration is Key to Human Services
Collaboration is the new norm for human services. These 3 examples from the field demonstrate why.
Find the Right Human Services Career for You
Jobs in human services range from working with clients to managing organizations to building infrastructures.
Which Human Service or Public Service Career Path Is Best for Me?
A guide to options for working in public safety, public
administration, or human services.
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