Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling / Life Coaching
Liberty University

Program Details

The Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Life Coaching degree offered by Liberty University is available to students in a completely online format. This program is intended for individuals who are interested in obtaining a Master of Arts degree and career advancement, but who do not plan to seek licensure or national certification.  Pastors, human resource directors, teachers, coaches, nurses, law enforcement officers, managers, student affairs personnel, and others who need to apply psychological insight to their jobs on a regular basis are an appropriate match for this program. The Life Coaching concentration helps students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed at a career that is focused on helping others to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles in their lives.

The Human Services program requires its students to complete 30 credit hours in courses. This includes 21 hours of counseling courses and nine additional hours that focus on academic disciplines such as business, counseling, communication, education, and religion, as well as various human services fields. By the end of this program, a student should be able to convey the following knowledge and perform the following skills: to comprehend appropriate knowledge in all core curricular areas of counseling in preparation for certification and taking licensure exams; to demonstrate appropriate research and report writing skills, which use the APA format and computer technology; to integrate biblical principles and secular theories in a responsible eclectic manner; to incorporate ethical and legal standards in counseling; and to assess, diagnose, and treat clients with a broad array of presenting problems and mental disorders using multiple counseling skills.

Individuals wanting to enter the program must have earned a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Liberty University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional accrediting body for southern states.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)