Mercer University's Master of Science Human Services is designed professionals who currently hold staff positions and are ready for leadership positions or are seeking a career in the human services field. Students focus on closing the gap between individuals, communities and resources to improve healthcare.
Human Services, M.Sc.
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Overview
The M.S. in Human Services program offers two concentrations, providing candidates the choice to specialize in either area of expertise. Regardless of discipline, students learn to increase their ability to communicate and assess the population's health needs. The degree program offers two concentrations:
- Gerontology Services
- Child and Adolescent Services
Human services organizations are demanding skilled practitioners and leaders who can fulfill service roles in their communities, empower others, and find innovative solutions to today’s challenges in the healthcare and social service industries.
Mercer University’s Master of Science in Human Services is designed to address this increasing need for human service professionals who possess advanced knowledge and experience. The M.S. in Human Services program is offered at Mercer's Henry County Regional Academic Center.
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
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Human Services Research Project
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 24 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
- Submit a completed application along with application fee.
- Must submit a minimum of two, but preferably three letters of recommendation for admission.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an ABET accredited program, but applicants will be considered with an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or its equivalent internationally.
- Submit GRE score on the general section of the test.
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585 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 585 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
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- 900 - 1400 USD/monthLiving Costs
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