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Community and Social Services Online Master’s in Human Services

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Human services worker directing a group of people.

Community and Social Services Online Master’s in Human Services

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the form and we will contact you to provide information about furthering your education.

Please use our International Form if you live outside of the U.S.

  • Current 01 Step 1: About You
  • 02 Step 2: Contact Information

Program Details

Curriculum

Completion Requirements

  • 48 quarter credits
    • Foundation course (3 cr.)
    • Core courses (25 cr.)
    • Elective/specialization courses (15 cr.)
    • Capstone (5 cr.)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, from an accredited school and meet the general admission requirements. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. More information for international applicants.

Tuition and Fees

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostamount
Tuition48 quarter credit hours$545 per quarter hour$26,160
Program FeePer quarter$175$875
   $27,035**
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$5,450

$21,585*

*Represents minimum time to completion, General program or specialization other than Criminal Justice, Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention, Family Studies and Interventions, or Military Families and Culture, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-758-5249.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.

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Note on Licensure: The MS in Human Services program, including its specializations, is not designed to lead to professional licensure, including licensure as a professional therapist, counselor, social worker, or psychologist.