Overview

The Human Services - Military Families and Culture programme at Walden University provides a comprehensive exploration of the unique challenges faced by service members and their households. This master level course is designed to equip professionals with the specialised knowledge required to support those affected by combat-related injuries, addiction, and the psychological toll of service. Students examine the profound impact of frequent relocations, parent-child separation, and extensive deployments on the family unit.

Why Human Services - Military Families and Culture at Walden University?

Choosing this programme allows students to learn from experienced faculty who are active practitioners in their respective fields. The curriculum is delivered through an engaging online platform, offering the flexibility needed for working professionals to balance their studies with existing commitments. Walden University provides a streamlined admissions process with no application fee and a generous transfer-of-credit policy, allowing for up to 30 transfer credits to be accepted. This ensures a focused path toward graduation for those dedicated to social change.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 25405 per full
National fee: USD 25405 per full
Local fee: USD 25405 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 53 quarter credits, including a foundation course, core human services modules, and a capstone project. Modules may include:

Human Services
Grant Writing
Military Culture
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Vicarious Trauma
Family Studies and Interventions
Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention

Careers with Human Services - Military Families and Culture

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional paths within the public and non-profit sectors, focusing on the welfare of veterans and active-duty personnel. The programme develops the expertise necessary for roles that involve non-therapeutic counselling and programme leadership. Potential career destinations include:

Social and community workers for Veterans Affairs
Community veterans services coordinators
Human services programme leaders
Non-therapeutic counsellors for military charities
Advocacy specialists for military families

Please note that this programme is not designed to lead to professional licensure as a therapist, social worker, or psychologist. It focuses on the administrative, supportive, and community-based aspects of human services within a military context.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Study in Human Services

Assessment and Motivational Interviewing

Cultural Humility and Diversity

Evidence-Based Evaluation Methods

Grant Writing

Social Change in Action

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

53 alternative credits

quarter credits.

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Military Science Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 31 other Masters in Military Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Walden University's admission requirements vary by program and degree level.

Walden enrollment advisors are available to help you with every step of the online application process, from deciding which program is right for you to applying for financial aid.

Enrollment advisors can also explain Walden's transfer of credit policy for past educational experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20324 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20324 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

20324 USD / year

≈ 20324 USD / year

Funding

Paying for your education can be a challenge, but Walden helps you identify the many funding options that are available to you, including scholarships, grants, and federal and private loans. You can also check with your employer to see if they offer tuition reimbursement for your courses. A Walden enrollment advisor can help you determine which funding options are available to you. Additionally, you can save time and money by transferring credits earned previously.

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