Master of Arts in Human Services
offered by The University of Arizona Global Campus

Public University
Estd. 2005

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Course Info

Master of Arts in Human Services
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UAGC
Overview

Develop your own management skills, with an emphasis on topics such as grant-writing, planning, managing budgets, implementing information systems, and leading people.

Duration	24 months
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Arts in Human Services
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UAGC
Highlights

Earn a degree from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Learn from industry experts

Master of Arts in Human Services
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UAGC
Course details

Skills you will learn

Written Communication Communication skills

Who should do this course?

For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field

What are the course deliverables?

Develop a historical context of human services
Evaluate various human systems as they relate to the human services field
Explain human service delivery systems in relation to populations served, organizations, and models of service delivery
Develop research and written communication skills applied to the human services field
Construct a program plan, program review, and community-needs assessment
Explain knowledge, theory, and skills pertaining to interventions and direct services
Examine operational, organizational and administrative aspects of human services
Explain the need to ethically remain mindful and respectful of each client’s values
Synthesize values and personal world views for self-awareness, professional development, and personal development

More about this course

In this master’s in human services degree program, you will develop a historical context of human services while honing your own management skills
In this degree program, you will be taught by qualified human services faculty members as they help you develop an understanding of the different values, goals, and lifestyles of service consumers and employees

Master of Arts in Human Services
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UAGC
Curriculum

Year 1

ORG 6499 Cultural Diversity & Individual Differences

PSY 5130 Life Span Development

ORG 6520 Professional Ethics, Standards of Practice & Law

HUM 5010 Overview of Human Services

HUM 5300 Human Services Delivery Skills & Processes

HUM 6100 Group Theories & Human Systems

PSY 635 Research Design & Methods

Standard Specialization Course

Year 2

Standard Specialization Course

HUM 5100 Integrative Project for Human Services

Master of Arts in Human Services
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UAGC
Faculty details

Kristin Ballard, PhD

Dr. Kristin Ballard is Program Chair for the BS in Human Services Leadership, MA in Human Services, and PhD in Human Services programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). She served as the University Faculty Senate President for University of the Rockies prior to the University’s merger with Ashford (now University of Arizona Global Campus) in October 2018. Today, she is completing her appointment serving as the Doctoral Advisory Committee Co-chair. She has been with this organization since 2007.

Lisa Smith, PhD

Dr. Lisa Smith is Faculty for the BS in Human Services Leadership, MA in Human Services, and PhD in Human Services programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC). She serves as Faculty Advisor of the Human Services Club and Facilitator of the Turn the Tide Initiative. She joined the organization in 2021. Her educational background includes a combined BA/MA degree in General Psychology from the City University of New York at City College in 2000, a PhD from Walden University in 2013, and an MS degree in criminal justice from Johnson & Wales University in 2021. Dr. Smith's professional background consists of counseling survivors of sexual violence, abuse, and PTSD using hypnotherapy. She also serves an advocate for at-risk youth and juveniles in the criminal justice system. Since 2001, she has worked in academia teaching psychology, sociology, and criminal justice courses. Additionally, she has served as a consultant specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and provided trainings for universities.