Obtain skills to serve diverse communities with Christian principles and cultural competence.

The Master’s in Human Services MAHS) online degree prepares compassionate professionals to address complex social challenges through evidence-based practice and ethical leadership infused with Christian values. Designed for those who seek to make meaningful change in diverse communities, our program combines rigorous academic training with practical field experience, all within a faith-based framework that honors the inherent dignity of every individual. Students benefit from an educational environment where spiritual formation and professional development work in harmony, preparing graduates to serve with both competence and compassion.

Our program emphasizes the integration of faith and service, allowing you to explore how Christian principles can inform and enhance human services practice while developing the cultural competence to respectfully serve people of all backgrounds. Whether you’re advancing your current career or transitioning to the helping professions, our flexible online format allows you to balance your educational goals with personal and professional commitments while joining a supportive community of faculty and peers dedicated to living out their calling through service to others. Through our unique Christ-centered curriculum, you’ll develop not only the critical thinking and administrative expertise required for professional success but also the moral compass and spiritual resilience to sustain you in this meaningful vocation.

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Program Overview and Degree Requirements

In addition to an in-depth study of psychology, sociology, counseling, and social work, our degree in human services combines best practices in the industry with specialized coursework so you can graduate with confidence in your professional capacity to help others.

This customizable online master’s degree can be tailored to your specific interest or calling; specializations are available in areas of marriage and family, and life coaching.

*This program does not lead to any type of professional licensure.

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Benefits of The Human Services Master Degree

Mental health is one of the few fields in the nation that is predicted to grow at almost three times the rate of other forms of employment; there is a clear need for ethical practitioners who will invest in the good of others. As a Christian university, we are committed to promoting the mental, social and spiritual well-being of populations and communities. If you feel called to help people — in a variety of professional environments — we are here to help you do it.

While you train to make the impact you always knew you could with an online Master’s in Human Services degree, we’ll strive to provide you with a well-rounded and rewarding educational experience that incorporates new and advancing methodologies promoting successful career outcomes for you in the field of mental health and leadership. You’ll also benefit from:

  • A customizable career path through the online MA in Human Services specializations
  • Experienced professors who have not only gained mastery of their content from their own first-hand experiences, but who are also committed to mentorship and your success
  • The ability to complete your online Master’s in Human Services degree online in less than two years; our mission is to equip you to make an impact on those you serve

Admissions and Aid

If you’re ready for a fulfilling journey in Human Services, Houston Christian University welcomes you to apply. Get started today:

Program Admissions Requirements

  1. Official Transcripts – Official transcripts should be sent directly to OnlineVerification@HC.edu from the college or university that awarded your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts from any additional coursework since that time should also be submitted.
  2. References – Applicants must provide contact information for two (2) references on their application. References must be professional or academic contacts. Friends and family members should not be listed as references.
  3. Resumé/CV – Email a current resumé or CV to OnlineVerification@HC.edu.

Online Admissions Requirements

Students are required to submit transcripts showing they achieved a high school general or advanced diploma or a GED with passing scores. (Waived if student has 32 credit hours or more of transfer credit.)

Students must submit all college transcripts from any previously attended institutions. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the college or university that awarded your bachelor’s degree to be considered official. Transcripts from any additional coursework since that time should also be submitted including postbaccalaureate or graduate-level transcripts.

You may be accepted with unofficial transcripts by emailing copies to OnlineVerification@HC.edu; however, you must submit the official transcripts in a sealed envelope from the school or through an approved electronic service by your second semester.

Mailing Address

Houston Christian University
Attention: Online Admissions Verification
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074-3298

Earn a Master of Arts in Human Services at Houston Christian University

For more information about this program or its courses, please contact your program coordinator.
Traci Whittenberg, PhD
Traci Whittenberg, PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Program Coordinator, Psychology (MA), SSP
Accreditation

Houston Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral degrees.