Overview

Key facts

Two program concentrations offer specialized studies of specific populations:

Child and Adolescent Services focuses on promoting social change by supporting and advocating for young community members.
Gerontology Services prepares professionals to work with aging adult populations through direct services or policy administration.

Designed for busy and working adults

The M.S. in Human Services is offered at Mercer University’s Henry County location in a blended format. Coursework is scheduled in a combination of in-person and online meetings that occurs over eight-week terms. Opportunities to make connections with faculty and classmates are offered across all formats, including online classes. Students can comfortably take two classes per week and maintain a work-life balance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics for Human Services Professionals
Families in Culture
Human Services Systems, Policies, and Procedures
Grantmaking
Human Behavior and Leadership
Marketing, Resource Development, and Entrepreneurship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 583 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

$35 Non-refundable Application Fee ($100 for International Applicants)

MAT or GRE Test Score

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Transcripts from All Previously Attended Institutions

Letter of Recommendation

Résumé: Applicants must submit a current résumé.

Interview

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

Evaluation of Foreign Credentials

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): The TOEFL or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test is required for international applicants whose primary language is not English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20280 USD / year

≈ 20280 USD / year
Out-of-State

20280 USD / year

≈ 20280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20280 USD / year

≈ 20280 USD / year

Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key facts

Designed for busy and working adults

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Doraville

Funding

Scholarships Information

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