Program Details
In this specialization, you will gain a broad understanding of the current educational environment and explore theories and best practices in adult learning. You will also explore teaching strategies, instructional design, and online delivery methods to lead human services education courses or programs in academic settings around the world. This program helps prepare you for career opportunities such as course leader in human services, program leader or developer in human services, instructor, adjunct faculty, or full-time faculty. Choose this track if you hold a bachelor’s degree (in any field of study) from an accredited university or a master’s degree from an accredited university in a non-related field of study (any discipline other than human services, counseling, social work, or psychology). This track provides you with the option of earning your MS in Human Services as you progress toward your PhD.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- This program requires four 4-day residencies.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut