Human Services Administration

Why This Degree is For You

Two Universities. One Degree.

Grow the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance quality of life for individuals, couples, families, groups and communities with the M.S. in Human Services Administration.

This is a joint Master of Science program with Coppin State University and is the only one of its kind in Maryland.

Program Type

Master of Science

M.S.

School

College of Public Affairs

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

A 36-credit program

18 Core Credits
12 Elective Credits
6 Capstone Credits

No test requirements for admission.

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M.S. in Human Services AdministrAtion

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.

Learn more about the admission process.

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.

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Jamillah Samuels 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.

What Our Graduates Do

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

health administration

rehabilitation services

With your degree, you'll find opportunities in corporate, government, nonprofit and community settings.

Common Roles

Service Delivery Manager

Family Services Coordinator

Human Services Administrator

Social Service Manager

Case Manager

Community Outreach Coordinator

A Message from Dean Roger Hartley

We believe that public service is the highest of callings, and an opportunity to spend a fantastic career improving lives.

Roger E. Hartley Dean, College of Public Affairs

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Admission Information

Important Dates

Application deadlines:

fall semester admission: rolling
spring semester admission: Dec. 1

Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.

Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.

Apply Online

Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
- When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.

Submit your transcripts from all previous institutions

Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.

Mail or email all your application's supporting documents and materials

The University of Baltimore
Office of Graduate Admission
101 W. Mt. Royal Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21201

documents@ubalt.edu