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Gain Human Services Skills That Help Improve Lives

  • CSP Global’s trauma resilience coursework is approved by the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
  • The Forensic Behavioral Health programs are approved by the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies.

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Online Human Services Degrees From CSP Global

Prepare for an impactful career with an online human services degree or certificate from CSP Global. Tailor your education to your career by choosing a focus in forensic behavioral health or one in trauma, resilience, and self-care strategies.

Certificate in Forensic Behavioral Health

  • 1 year
  • 15 credit hours
  • 100% online

We’ve partnered with the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) to offer this certificate to professionals in many fields.

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Certificate in Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies

  • 1 year
  • 15 credit hours
  • 100% online

This online program expands your human services skillsets to include strategies and techniques that help victims of trauma and toxic stress exposure.

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M.A. in Human Services: Forensic Behavioral Health

  • 2 years
  • 36 credit hours
  • 100% online

Learn to improve the lives of individuals in the criminal justice and legal system – and their families – through culture, theory, and ethics.

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M.A. in Human Services: Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies

  • 2 years
  • 36 credit hours
  • 100% online

Study trauma and stressor-related disorders, their impact on individuals and families, and how to assist individuals with effective coping strategies.

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M.A. in Human Services

  • 2 years
  • 36 credit hours
  • 100% online

Prepare for specialized human services careers and choose an emphasis in forensic behavioral health or one in trauma, resilience, and self-care.

2 Specializations available

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Compare CSP’s Human Services Degrees

M.A. in Human ServicesM.A. in Human Services: Forensic Behavioral HealthM.A. in Human Services: Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies
Program Duration2 years2 years2 years
Delivery Format100% Online100% Online100% Online
Ideal CandidateYou’d like to apply your skills to multiple fields in human services.You’re seeking a deeper understanding of forensic disciplines and criminal justice issues.You’re seeking a deeper understanding of trauma and stressor-related disorders.
Total Tuition$17,100$17,100$17,100
Why Choose This Program?You’ll learn from industry-experienced experts and choose from two diverse emphases.Pursue careers at the intersections of criminal justice and human services, including a courtroom advocate.Pursue careers that help individuals experiencing toxic stress exposure or trauma.
CurriculumGain an overall understanding of human services in both forensic behavioral health and trauma.Better understand topics in family violence, substance use, sexual offending, and legal considerations.Better understand topics in trauma and stress disorders, the neurobiology of trauma, and trauma-informed practice.
Admission RequirementsBachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum GPABachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum GPABachelor’s degree, 3.0 minimum GPA
Credit Hours363636
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Why Choose CSP Global?

One decision changes everything.

Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.

Pursuing an online program from CSP Global is an investment in yourself and your future. As part of our diverse learning community, you’ll study in a supportive, energetic environment and graduate ready to make a positive impact in your chosen field.

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Human Services Degree Jobs Outlook

With your human services degree or certificate from CSP Global, you can apply your skills to multiple fields, including criminal justice, forensic behavioral health, and family science. Pursue a career as a corrections officer or other jobs, such as:

  • Child welfare and protection worker
  • Correctional caseworker
  • Crisis intervention specialist
  • Detoxification specialist
  • Domestic violence counselor
  • Geriatric care manager
  • Group home manager
  • Juvenile justice specialist
  • Probation officer
  • Psychiatric rehabilitation specialist

44

Percent of state spending that goes through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).1

130,000

Number of Minnesota children and youth, birth to age 17, who need treatment for serious emotional disturbances.2

33,000

Families per month served by the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) in 2021.1

Careers in Human Services

Correctional Treatment Specialists

$79,220/year3

Correctional treatment specialists have many job titles, such as corrections counselor, probation officer, parole officer, and probation counselor. These professionals provide social services to assist in rehabilitating those in custody, on probation, or parole. In Minnesota, correctional treatment specialists earned a 2022 average salary of $79,220.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$76,340/year4

Criminal investigators are also called crime scene investigators, police detectives, and special agents. They work to prevent and investigate federal, state, and legal crimes. Minnesota’s detectives and criminal investigators made an average of $76,340 in 2022.

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

$64,030/year5

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators encourage negotiation and help resolve conflicts. Their skills apply to the judicial system, human services, customer relations, and more. In Minnesota, these professionals made an average salary of $64,030 in 2022.

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With your online human services degree from CSP Global, you can apply your skills to multiple fields in human services, criminal justice, forensic behavioral health, and family science.

Graduates frequently utilize their human services degree as substance abuse counselors, crisis counselors, school counselors, and family counselors.

Your salary will depend on your position, experience, and regional economy. You could make between $60,000 and $80,000 yearly based on the careers listed on this page.

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Sources

  1. “Human Services Department Helps Meet Basic Needs.” Minnesota Department of Human Services. Retrieved on Dec. 5, 2023, from https://mn.gov/portal/
  2. “Children’s Mental Health: Transforming Services and Supports to Better Meet Children’s Needs.” Minnesota Department of Human Services. Retrieved on Dec. 5, 2023, from https://mn.gov/portal/
  3. “Minnesota Wages 21-1092.00 – Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists.” O*NET OnLine. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/
  4. “Minnesota Wages 33-3021.00 – Detectives and Criminal Investigators.” O*NET OnLine. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/
  5. “Minnesota Wages 23-1022.00 – Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators.” O*NET OnLine. Retrieved on Nov. 6, 2023, from https://www.onetonline.org/