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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Master of Science in Human Services

Lead and succeed with your M.S. in Human Services degree

The Human Services master’s degree program is geared toward working professionals who seek the knowledge and skills to lead nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service providers, and government agencies. With themes of scholarship, professional experience, ethics, and technology woven throughout the curriculum, this content-rich program is available in-person or 100% online.


Choose a Human Services Degree Program of the Highest Standards

Designed in accord with the Council for Standards in Human Services Education, the master’s in human services degree combines a core of human services courses with free electives that allow you to tailor your program to meet your career needs and interests.

Learn From Engaged Human Service Leaders

You’ll gain theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge from faculty who are active in the field. The M.S. in Human Services degree teaches you to apply advanced skills and build your professional network through a 120-hour field experience practicum with a human services agency leader.

Enjoy a Top-Value Human Services Graduate Degree

WilmU’s M.S. in Human Services has been named #1 Most Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Human Services by bestcollegevalues.com. All WilmU students benefit from low tuition rates.

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Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Program

You can use elective courses in this master's degree program to complete a related Dual-Credit Certificate® while you earn your degree or accelerate into your next degree by incorporating doctoral-level coursework — at no extra tuition cost. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.


Courses have been designed in accord with the standards of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.


Choose from 2 Specialized Human Services Concentrations

  • Administration of Human Services
  • Human Services Practice
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Finish your Human Services master’s degree in as little as one year.
11 courses 33 total credits

$1,611 per course

Cost of a typical 3-credit graduate degree course.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ tuition is based on cost-per-credit.
You only pay for the courses you need to complete your master’s in human services degree.

Career and Industry Outlook for M.S. in Human Services Graduates

A M.S. in Human Services degree opens the door to career growth and leadership positions in many fields.

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My internship actually ended up becoming my full-time job. I'm working with a lot of the human service organizations and executive directors who provide much-needed services to Delaware's at-risk population, and a lot of what I learned through my Â鶹ÊÓƵ degree is directly applicable. — Jamee Boone
M.S. in Administration of Human Services, Jamee Boone testimonial Â鶹ÊÓƵ

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