Human Services
We’re proud to announce that Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling
program is now accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Walden is the only school
that offers a CACREP-accredited online M.S. degree in Mental Health Counseling.
With an online degree in human services or mental health counseling, you’ll have the flexibility to gain new knowledge and skills while you continue to work and grow your the field.
Browse available Human Services programs by degree level:
Doctoral
Ph.D. in Human Services
With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you'll be recognized as an expert in public service settings. This research-intensive online degree program—one of few offered at a distance—will equip you with action-oriented research skills and context-sensitive knowledge you can use while working as an adjunct faculty member, licensed social worker, or social services manager.
Specializations
- General
- Clinical Social Work
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Family Studies and Intervention Strategies
- Human Services Administration
- Social Policy Analysis and Planning
- Self-Designed
Master’s
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (CACREP-Accredited)
Through a mix of research, practical application, and coursework, Walden’s newly CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program can prepare you to integrate knowledge and skills into a career as a successful professional counselor. Developed by leading experts in the field, the CACREP-accredited M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to meet the high standards set by CACREP and to provide continuity throughout your learning experience, with each course building upon key competencies.
Note on Licensure
Walden University’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), which is a requirement for licensure in many states. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify to
sit for licensing exams and to meet the academic licensure requirements of many state counseling boards. Because no graduate program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult
the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements. For more information about licensure, students should visit the National Board for Certified Counselors at www.nbcc.org/stateboardmap and contact the appropriate licensing body. International students are encouraged to identify and contact
their appropriate licensing body.