Overview

Be a Force for Good in Your Community With a Human Services from Webster University .

Key Facts

Today’s turbulent world requires leaders who have the passion and skills to enact positive change. Webster University’s Master of Arts in Human Services builds on core values of inclusivity, social justice and a global perspective. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, confidence and advanced skill set to empower and advocate for individuals, groups, families and communities around the world.

Rooted in the social services field, our Master of Arts in Human Services degree program prepares you to launch or advance your career in a nonprofit organization, governmental agency, educational setting or health care facility. Pursue a career in community outreach and development, mental health education and advocacy, addictions services, higher education student support services, social welfare or disability services.

Gain a Global Education Focused on Your Career Goals

Webster provides unique global experiences that prepares you to lead in your community and around the world. As part of your Human Services master’s, you’ll complete a 200-hour applied learning field experience that provides hands-on learning and helps you expand your professional network.

Learn From Expert Faculty With Industry Experience

Our Human Services master’s degree faculty are leaders with over 20 years of experience working in the field and as educators. Faculty from other areas — including management, human resources and counseling — lend additional expertise and perspective to this interdisciplinary degree.

Choose a Focus Area to Align With Your Interests

At Webster, you can carve your own path by choosing a specialty area to complement your Human Services master’s, including criminal justice, substance abuse, nonprofit leadership, employment services, disability services, diversity, equity and inclusion, or social justice. You’ll deepen your knowledge through engaging career-focused coursework and put your knowledge into practice through enriching field experiences.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Services
Human Growth and Development
Social Welfare Policy
Organizational Behavior
Field Experience

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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The deadline to apply as an international student is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Webster Groves, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A Graduate Application for Admission at www.webster.edu/apply
An application fee of $50
Students may electronically submit required supporting documents into the application at www.webster.edu All supporting documents may also be submitted using the following address: Office of Admission, Webster University, 470 East Lockwood Avenue, Saint, Louis, MO 63119-3194 USA
Supporting documents sent from outside the United States may use the following mailing address: Webster University, 470 East Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119-3194 USA, ATTN: Office of Admission

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year
Out-of-State

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year

Living costs

Webster Groves

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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