Social Work & Human Services

Our online PhD in Social Work program empowers you to become a confident leader, researcher, or educator capable of positively impacting the social work field.

Walden’s online Doctor of Human Services program can empower you to effect meaningful social change through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.

Our online PhD in Human Services program prepares you to solve complex social problems by becoming a dedicated researcher or educator in the field.

Advance your career in a social work agency or organization with your DSW. Choose from eight specializations, including addiction and medical social work. Learn how you can support diverse populations in your work.

Walden's online master's in human services degree program is designed to help you advance your career and promote positive change. Learn more today.

Walden’s online Master of Social Work program prepares you with the skills, perspectives, and confidence you need to launch or expand your career in the social work field.

Gain skills in conflict management and resolution, case management, crisis response, advocacy, and community collaboration. Prepare to work as a mental health aide, child advocate, or parole officer.

Our CSWE-accredited online BSW program puts you on the path to a successful and rewarding future in social work.

Our CSWE-accredited online BSW program puts you on the path to a successful and rewarding future in social work.

In an ever-changing world, the need for conflict management and negotiation skills is more important than ever.

We offer hundreds of for-credit individual courses in education, counseling, business, IT, psychology, and health, among other areas which may be applied to Walden degree programs.

Whether it’s an act of nature or an act of terror, effective crisis management leaders are needed to curtail the effects of the disaster and implement relief efforts. This specialization focuses on theories and strategies to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities in crisis.

Walden’s MS in Human Services General Program explores the full spectrum of human services competencies and strategies. As a student, you will gain insight into the history of the profession, learn best practices for human services delivery systems, and practice effective program planning and evaluation methods.

Aging populations with special needs are creating a greater demand for professionals who can facilitate the integration of services for the older adult, including health and home care, financial and lifestyle, and issues of daily living. The Gerontology specialization prepares you to meet this growing need. In this program, you will explore the impact of societal expectations on the elderly and demographic trends, including global cross-cultural issues in aging.

A person’s mood can be influenced by a variety of internal and external factors. The Psychology concentration in the online BS in Human Services program allows you to explore the physical, mental, and environmental causes that can affect behavior.

The Leadership and Administration concentration in the online BS in Human Services program examines the challenges that face those in leadership roles, especially in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. You will study theories and principles of leadership development and analyze the ethical considerations facing leaders today.

Beyond what is portrayed in the media, there is a complex criminal justice system that maintains law and order in American society. The Criminal Justice concentration allows you to examine contemporary justice systems to understand how they affect both criminal offenders and victims of crimes.

With the Self-Designed concentration, you can tailor your program of study to best match your educational needs and career goals.

Many people today suffer from addictions to a variety of activities and substances and seek treatment from qualified professionals to manage their addictions. Qualified professionals who understand addictive behaviors, such as alcoholism or drug abuse, gambling or shopping to excess, or viewing pornography, are needed to help these individuals explore their behaviors, both external and internal and uncover the causes for these disorders.

With our bachelor’s in human services with a Disability Studies concentration, you can help promote inclusion and empower people with disabilities.

The period from childhood to adolescence is a complex time of transformational physical changes as well as important mental and social development. There are many social influences that can affect the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of children and adolescents.