Online Human Services Degrees & Diplomas - School of Social Services

School of Social Services - Human Services

Northern Mariana University of America offers Social Services degree, diploma and certificate programs with specialization in Human Services to professionals looking for a flexible, widely recognized and self-paced education. NMU's Human Services programs will provide you the necessary skills which will help you grow and excel in your field.

All the programs offered by the School of Social Services, with specialization in Human Services, surpass those of other world-class universities in terms of ease & flexibility, affordability, and quality of education. NMU's Human Services programs, accredited by International Accreditation Organization (IAO), are taught by expert faculty comprising professionals and leading industry experts. These learned individuals have designed a comprehensive 21st century curriculum that focuses on the challenges professionals like you are currently faced with.

Below are the fee structure and the time required to complete Human Services programs at NMU:

Degree program fees: $19,800 - $63,180 Time: less than 1 year
Diploma program fees: $2,700 - $4,500 Time: less than 5 months
Certificate program fees: $499 - $1,800 Time: less than 3 months

About Human Services Major:

We live in a challenging world where people are faced with severe natural and man-made crises, making their lives miserable. In these trying times, the need for humanitarian and social services is more pronounced than ever. An online degree in Human Services will strengthen you to deal with the grave issues people, especially those at the margins of society, have to deal with on a daily basis. Read more

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The faculty at Northern Mariana University of America's School of Social Services have extremely diverse research interests that span many fields, but one thing they all have in common is excellence in achievement. All the faculty members have been the recipients of prestigious research awards from agencies having global recognition. The faculty strongly believes in encouraging the next generation of researchers, and they frequently hire undergraduate and graduate student researchers to assist them with their projects. Many of the Northern Mariana University of America faculty has been asked to serve as mentors or advisors on pre-doctoral or post-doctoral funding applications, and they encourage their students to learn the process of submitting grant applications to prepare them for future careers in academia.

The field of human services includes prominent positions of social and human service assistants and community workers who help people get through difficult times or get additional support. They help people find benefits or community services. Social and human service assistants work for nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service agencies, and state and local governments. They generally work full time, and some work nights and weekends. The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent, but some employers prefer to hire workers who have additional education or experience. Employment of social and human service assistants is expected to grow by 28 % in future and they earn $28,200 to $42,480 per year.

“If during school you developed interest in Sociology or Psychology and not sure what options you have for the future, come learn about the Bachelor's in social services at Northern Mariana University of America. It might be the focus you are looking for! It helped me figure out what I was really looking to do and gave me practical, marketable skills for employment!”

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