For the first time, students across the country have access to a University of Redlands School of Education master’s degree in human services or curriculum and instructional design.
The online Master of Arts in Education, Human Services prepares graduates to recognize varied levels of social and educational inequities and empowers them to serve as advocates for the disenfranchised and underserved.
APPLYThe program is designed for those who plan to seek a leadership position in social service organizations, healthcare, and government agencies. Upon graduation, students will be able to recognize social and educational inequities to help shape the future.
The online Master of Arts in Education, (MA) in Human Services program at the University of Redlands empowers students to serve as advocates for the disenfranchised and underserved. As an interdisciplinary degree, the program prepares graduates to recognize varying levels of social and educational inequities and develop methodologies to make a difference.
The MA in Human Services program is designed for those who plan to commit their professional lives to the service of others. Enriching coursework challenges students to think critically about issues in our world and diversity of ideas and people.
The online MA in Education, Human Services degree is designed for professionals working in non-profit, government, or education agencies that serve individuals in need. The degree creatively integrates leadership and technical skill development that is central to the creation of successful community-based human services.
A master's degree in Human Services can lead to executive and managerial positions in social service organizations, healthcare, and government agencies. This program is not necessarily for those seeking licensure, but rather an advanced degree in human services that qualifies them for administrative roles, impacting people's lives beyond the micro-level. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019: Social service senior-level professional's salary range is $67,150 - $112,480.)
The MA in Education, Human Services degree adheres to guidelines from the Council for Standards in Human Services Education and the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS), meeting the demands for skills and knowledge by professionals in the field.
Recognizing the scheduling and professional demands students face, the MA in Human Services degree coursework is completed entirely online, breaking down barriers of time and access. This allows students to build an individual schedule that allows them to achieve their academic and professional goals while still maintaining a balance in work and home responsibilities.
Led by expert faculty who are committed to training confident practitioners in social justice, students in Human Services are prepared to address the needs of diverse students and clients. The degree follows a pursuit of enriching educational practices that advance a more just society, positively. impacting the lives of individuals in our community and beyond.
Students develop the ability to shape the future by learning how to recognize social and educational inequities and in turn address them through effective strategic planning and delivery of services and resources. This ability relies heavily on a refined understanding of human development and behavior as well as advanced research methods and leadership tactics.
The online MA in Human Services degree can be finished in 24 months through six 14-week terms. Coursework includes topics such as human development, fundraising, law and ethics, nonprofit management, action research, and social justice.
Graduates of the program are confident scholar-practitioners that have gone on to fill essential roles in their communities as counselors, community outreach workers, case managers, child life specialists, and behavioral management aids. Professional placements are found in a wide range of locations such as hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics, and family service centers. Guided by the ideals of equity and access, our graduates analyze, debate, and develop productive strategies in response to the challenges that face educational justice for all.
The Redlands online Master of Arts in Education, Human Services program can bring your technical and leadership skills to the next level so that you have the ability to strategically and effectively implement programming that makes an impact in your community.
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The online Master of Arts in Education, Human Services is designed for professionals working in the community in non-profit, government, or education agencies that serve individuals in need. The critical appeal of this program is the creative integration of leadership and technical skill to achieve the successful development of community based human services where implementation skills are central to professional work.
Students are constantly encouraged to analyze, debate, and develop productive strategies in response to the principles, challenges, and opportunities of equity and educational justice.
The online program can be completed in 24 months. The degree is completed over six 14-week terms. The program is 36 credit hours and divided into four core courses that provide the skills necessary to conduct graduate-level research, assessment, evaluation, writing, and personal and professional reflection. Upon completing the core courses, students will delve deeper into the Human Services coursework and complete a master’s capstone experience tailored to each student’s professional interest.
Upon completion of the human services specialization graduates will possess the ability to help shape the future by learning how to recognize social and educational inequities as well as:
Coursework provides a solid foundation in liberal arts, which emphasizes the need to think critically about issues and diversity in our world.
MAED 601 Human Development (3 credit hours)
This course employs a multidimensional view of human development with emphasis on context and the role of diversity (including, but not limited to, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, learning styles, ability, and socio-economic status) in determining and meeting human needs.
MAED 602 Learning Theory, Curriculum and Program Development
Introduces students to the foundation of learning theory and curriculum development. Students develop the skills to evaluate and construct curriculum and instruction in education and other institutional organizations.
MAED 603 Social Justice Leadership
Examines social justice theories, themes, or issues and their implications in leadership development and practice. Identifies the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that influence communities in a diverse society. Provides leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities for dealing with societal and institutional barriers to individuals’ success and personal growth.
MAED 604 Entrepreneurial Leadership and Management Across Settings
This course examines the principles of leadership in multiple situations requiring innovative approaches to twenty-first century challenges. Students are prepared to provide leadership in multidisciplinary and multicultural institutions and organizations.
MAED 605 Introduction to Social Science Research (3 credit hours)
In this course, students acquire the knowledge and skills to apply principles of quantitative and qualitative research in the assessment of current research in the social sciences, implement evidence based best practices, and develop scholarly products contributing to the advancement of the field.
MAED 606A Designing and Implementing Action Research (3 credit hours)
Designed to engage students in: a) the foundational components of different types of action research; b) discussing, critiquing and using action research methodology; c) exploring the literature on a topical area of interest related to one’s organization; and; d) writing an action research proposal supporting the final action research project.
MAED 607 Foundations in Human Services (3 credit hours)
This course will enable students to develop a broad conceptual mastery of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of the profession through critical examination of the historical, legal, social and political developments shaping its creation and evolution.
MAED 608 Social Justice Leadership for Organizational Change (3 units)
This course focuses on equipping social justice leaders with the necessary tools to invoke change within organizations. Students are introduced to theoretical lenses to critique and apply to their professional practice to facilitate sustainable, meaningful change. Students apply learned frames to a sustainable project in an organization of their choice.
MAED 609 Management of Non-Profit Organizations (3 units)
Students in this course explore management theory and practice in the administration of human service organizations both in the public or private sector. These include but are not limited to legal/regulatory issues, financial management, professional development of staff, managing volunteers, constituency building and advocacy.
MAED 610 Fundamentals of Fundraising (3 credits)
This course introduces the student to all aspects of fundraising and philanthropy within human services. These include but are not limited to public, private, community, foundations, individuals, and corporations. Students will study how to engage and position their organization to participate fully in the fundraising process and the stewardship of funds.
MAED 611 Law & Ethics (3 credits)
An introduction to fundamental legal issues relevant to social justice and those working with marginalized populations, including an exploration of constitutional issues (speech, religion, and equal protection under the law), federal laws (discrimination, access, and privacy), relevant state laws, and professional standards for ethical behavior.
MAED 606B Designing and Implementing Action Research (3 credit hours)
Completion of an inquiry-based action research project from MAED 606A that includes a research proposal, questions, research design, action plan, and appropriate form of publication. Research agendas connect coursework to relevant issues related to justice in communities, schools, and organizations, while emphasizing an exploration of professional practice.
Course sequence will depend on the student's start term. Students must complete the courses in carousel 1 before moving on to the courses in carousel 2. The last term, also known as the capstone, follows carousel 2. See the pathway for more information.
For the first time, students across the country have access to a University of Redlands School of Education master’s degree in human services or curriculum and instructional design.