Make a difference with a master's in human services

Compassionate human care is a critical need in our world today. Whether you are a current human services professional seeking a deeper sense of purpose in your career life or you are at a crossroads in your life and seeking a new way to serve others, you know that there are too few people truly committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

But you are.

Whether you are in the field of health promotion and advocacy, work with adults in later life, help vulnerable community members deal with mental health concerns, substance abuse, physical neglect and abuse, or provide individuals access to programs and services, you realize that you want to serve people with your whole heart. Earning a master's degree in human services is one way you can garner the foundation to make a difference and help others. An online degree through Concordia University, Nebraska, will help you realize the gifts that you have for service.

The program builds on a strong core of human services courses while enabling you to specialize in an area of interest like gerontology, community public health and human services leadership management. And Concordia University, Nebraska grounds this master's degree in Christian faith, embracing service and recognizing the dignity of all people. Whether you are in government, non-profit or faith-based human services, you will have the tools and the confidence to serve others with Christ-like compassion and concern.

This is the perfect time for your education. The entire human services field is anticipated to grow more than 22 percent in six years, according to the Bureau of Labor Services. That's a higher percent that most other career fields, making a master's degree in human services a good career opportunity for young college grads and nontraditional students interested in furthering their careers. Career opportunities exist in a variety of fields, including: mental health, social services, marriage and family support, early childhood education, clinical administration and management, public health and nutrition - just to name a few.

The Concordia Human Services program gives students training in leadership and organizational behavior, covers issues in human service administration, policies and programs, lifespan development and discusses professional ethics. Students who earn this human services online degree receive a foundation grounded in the standards of the National Organization for Human Services and work with faculty and professionals with the same commitment to service and compassionate human care.

Explore the human services field if you have an interest in compassionate, warm, people-oriented and genuine work that will make a difference in the lives of others. Explore Concordia if you know that your work is more than a job - it's your way of making a difference. Visit onlineprograms.cune.edu to learn more about the master's degree as well as the three specialized areas you can pursue to narrow down your degree even further.