Grow the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance quality of life for individuals, couples, families, groups and communities.
This 36-credit joint Master of Science program with Coppin State University is the only one of its kind in Maryland.
The collaboration leverages the strengths of both institutions and offers the resources of faculty members who are leaders in their disciplines. You'll take courses on both campuses and receive a joint degree from both institutions.
Program Requirements
36-credit joint Master of Science program with
Coppin State University
. Includes a Capstone and research and internship options.
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Application Deadlines
Fall: Rolling; Spring: Dec. 1.
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Program Costs
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Preparing yourself.
Through classroom and fieldwork experiences in this Master of Science program, you'll develop skills in:
- leadership and supervision
- administrative decision-making
- program planning and evaluation
- administration.
You'll explore a wide range of topics, including:
- negotiations and conflict management
- recreation for the disabled
- entrepreneurship and gerontology.
With your degree, you'll find opportunities in corporate, government, nonprofit and community settings.
Gaining experience.
During your final year of study, you’ll complete two internships (along with related course work) and learn to apply your administrative knowledge in such areas as addictions, rehabilitation, health care, and family and mental health.
Past internship sites include the Workforce & Technology Center, the Baltimore City Housing and Community Development Program, the House of Ruth and Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake.
*Classes offered evenings.
Among the best.
The joint M.S. in Human Services Administration program was ranked #7 among the 25 best human services master's programs for 2021, according to Best Health Degrees.
M.S. student Jamillah Samuels
Jamillah wants to help others, but to fit her education into a life already busy with two jobs and a family, she needed something flexible. That's why she chose UBalt's M.S. in Human Services Administration program, which is putting her on the path for the career she wants. Apply now.
Contact Us
Bridal E. Pearson
program director
email: bpearson@ubalt.edu | phone: 410.837.5251
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For more information about graduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at gradadmission@ubalt.edu or 410.837.6565.