M.A. in Human Services Counseling – Addictions & Recovery
Help Others Break Out of the Addiction Cycle with a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling – Addictions and Recovery
The job of a counselor is essential towards fostering a healthy, effective recovery from addiction. Suffering from addiction can have a severe impact on the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of an individual. Further your career and make a difference in the lives of others through Liberty University’s 100% online Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services – Addictions and Recovery.
Addiction often dramatically impacts the way a person functions and lives their life; a counselor who maintains a biblical worldview can guide their client back on the right path. Our online degree focuses on training you to counsel others from a Christian perspective. You will understand how addiction happens and the steps towards creating a successful recovery program.
Every addiction case is going to vary; our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidentially treat clients. Your online counseling classes will teach you the different theories and concepts that have shown to be successful in recovery cases. As a counselor, you can make a life-lasting impact on individuals who suffer from addiction.
Please note that Liberty’s online master’s in human services counseling degree does not lead to state licensure as a counselor. If you are interested in a licensure degree, please see our Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, or Master of Education in School Counseling.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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