Human Services Management M.S.
The M.S. in Human Services Management is an interdisciplinary program that combines content from the disciplines of industrial and organizational psychology, health administration, business administration, organizational development, and human resource management. Emphasis is on research-informed practice, immediate application at the workplace, and supporting/preparing students for advancement to or within a managerial position. It explores the applications of management to solving workplace issues with an emphasis on the human services field, and maximizing productivity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Graduates will be prepared for professional practice in many types of profit and non-profit human service organizations, as well as governmental departments and agencies that regulate and support provision of human services, with a particular focus on using their knowledge of human services management to address the many challenges of managing employees, agency finances, funders, governmental entities, legislators, boards of directors, unions, advocacy groups, volunteers, media, families, and consumers.
This program is offered in a blended format.
In addition to the College of Professional Studies and Advancement Graduate Admission Requirements, the program requires:
- A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation, addressing topics/questions as established and periodically revised by the faculty. Letters of recommendation must be written by individuals who know the candidate from an academic or professional perspective and are able to comment on the candidate’s capacity for undertaking graduate studies.
- Faculty review
Program Details:
- Requires 36 SH for completion
Required Courses
Gateway Course
| HSM 500 | Human Services Management: Principles and Practices | 3 |
Core Courses
| HSM 505 | Managing Systems and Funding in Human Services | 3 |
| HSM 520 | Interventions and Direct Services in Human Services | 3 |
| HSM 530 | Professional Communication in Human Services | 3 |
| HRM 520 | Performance Analysis and Measurement | 3 |
| LAP 693 | Seminar in Program Evaluation | 3 |
| MBA 503 | Leadership & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MHA 527 | Health Care Finance | 3 |
| RES 510 | Research Methodology and Writing | 3 |
| RES 520 | Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis | 3 |
Capstone Course
| HSM 589 | Human Services Management Laboratory | 3 |
Electives
Choose 3 SH from the courses below:
| HSM 592 | Practicum in Human Services Management | 1 TO 6 |
| MBA 514 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MBA 522 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| OBD 515 | Training and Development | 3 |
Note: Students may select HRM, MBA, MGT, LAP, OBD, or other graduate level courses with the approval of Program Chair or designate.
For more information about this program, visit https://www.nl.edu/academics/healthhumanservicesmasters/humanservicesmanagement/