Human Services Administration (M.S.)
https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/ms/human-services-administration
The Master of Science in Human Services Administration (MSHSA) prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to lead in human services agencies or organizations. Students will integrate methods of leadership, management and administration, ethical decision making, and program planning and evaluation in an interprofessional learning environment. The MSHSA provides graduates with the education needed to assume roles as administrators, managers, or leaders within the human service industry.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 30 credits
Minimum GPA: 3.0
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Human Services Administration 1 | ||
| HMSV 800 | Principles of Human Service Management | 3 |
| HMSV 803 | Administration of Human Service Organizations | 3 |
| HMSV 805 | Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services | 3 |
| LD 827 | Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| LD 832 | Building Diverse & Multicultural Organizations | 3 |
| PM 800 | Introduction to Project Management | 3 |
| Select three from the following: | 9 | |
| Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Health Care Delivery and Innovations | ||
| Advocacy and Health Policy | ||
| Foundations of Organizational Communication | ||
| Nonprofit Advocacy in Human Services Administration | ||
| Integrative Capstone: | ||
| HMSV 850 | Human Services Administration Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher.
Accelerated Master's Overview
Accelerated Master’s programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated master's programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree or graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.
Accelerated Master's Highlights
- Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a master’s degree or graduate certificate early.
- Master’s degree program students: Earn up to 12* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
- Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the master’s or graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Admission Requirements
- A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
- A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
- Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*
*Some exceptions apply.
Accelerated Master's Requirements
- Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
- Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
- Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
- See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.
Human Services Administration (M.S.) Accelerated Option
This graduate degree program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services: Addictions Studies (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Applied Psychology (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Counseling Foundations (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Court Advocacy (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Education Advocacy (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Family Studies (B.S.) | ||
| Human Services: Wellness and Prevention (B.S.) | ||
| Students select from the following approved 800-level courses that can be completed in the undergraduate senior year for dual credit: | ||
| HMSV 800 | Principles of Human Service Management | 3 |
| HMSV 805 | Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services | 3 |
Additional Information
Sample Degree Plan
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Senior Year (Up to 9 Graduate Credits) | ||
Fall | ||
| Ethical and Legal Practices in Human Services | ||
Spring | ||
| Principles of Human Service Management | ||
Elective Course 800-level | ||
| Matriculation Year | ||
Summer (Up to 6 Graduate Credits) | ||
Elective Courses 800-level | ||
Fall (Up to 9 Graduate Credits) | ||
| Introduction to Project Management | ||
Elective Courses 800-level | ||
Spring (Up to 6 Graduate Credits) | ||
| Administration of Human Service Organizations | ||
| Human Services Administration Integrative Capstone | ||
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Integrate historical perspectives and emerging trends related to human services;
- Evaluate the interaction of human systems including individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal.
- Compare and contrast human services delivery systems and organizations;
- Develop knowledge and skill in disciplined inquiry and information literacy;
- Develop program planning and evaluation that assist individuals and groups in promoting optimal functioning, growth, and goal attainment;
- Integrate knowledge, theory, and skills in administrative aspects of human services;
- Apply legal and ethical standards relevant to human service delivery;
- Synthesize the knowledge, theory, skills, and professional behaviors that are congruent with the human services profession.