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Master of Arts in Human Services

Learn How to Counsel Others from a Biblical Perspective

The Master of Arts in Human Services is a 36-credit-hour program that equips you to counsel others in light of a community context. This program integrates Christian theological principles with counseling practices from the study of human behavior, psychological theory, and strategic helping skills. A Christian psychology integration model is inherent throughout the program, assuring that you are well prepared to serve in a number of human services contexts with an intentional theocentric worldview.

Program Plan (pdf)

Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a Master of Arts in Human Services, you will be able to:
Integrate a Christian worldview with evidence-based practices in diverse human service contexts.
Analyze human behavior and social policy with a biblical worldview and psychological theory.
Develop culturally responsive strategies, including policy formation and counseling skills.
Apply professional competencies through supervised coursework and field experience that align with your career goals.

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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Association for Biblical Higher Education

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Association of Theological Schools

Higher Learning Commission

Life at Moody Online

Moody Online will welcome you into a diverse online community of fellow students from around the world, encouraging you to build relationships as you learn online. You’ll also:

  • Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
  • Apply what you learn in your real-life ministry.
  • Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
  • Watch chapel online.
  • Access library services.
  • Attend MTS lecture webinars.

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