Online Human Services Degrees
Online Human Services Degrees
Online Human Services Degrees

Make your career a profound statement for progress.

Looking for a bold way to impact your community? Prepare to provide insights into human behavior that can lead to real progress in the world and your career.

At Maryville University, you can earn your online human services degree and prepare to become an expert in areas like social services, criminal justice, social work, human development and family studies, and international studies. Join us and develop skills to contribute key analysis and research that can profoundly further efforts in law enforcement, business, education, family care, and a growing number of fields.

100% online with no campus visits required

Transfer credit friendly

Collaborative learning environment

Which online human services
degree is right for you?

You’re dedicated to serving people. Whether at the local, national, or international level, you want to put your service skills to work. And we’re dedicated to serving you — and helping you accomplish your career goals in fields like psychology, social work, family studies, sociology, criminal justice, and international studies.

At Maryville, you have options to help you define your career in human services. We currently offer a diverse selection of online bachelor’s degrees in human services, so you can get the right education to have an impact on the community or in the world, regardless of your career goals.

Artificial Intelligence Bachelor’s Certificate

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Bachelor’s in Communication

Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s in Data Science

Bachelor’s in Digital Media

Bachelor’s in English

Bachelor’s in Exercise Science

Bachelor’s in Finance

Bachelor’s in Forensic Psychology

Bachelor’s in General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare

Bachelor’s in Healthcare Management

Bachelor’s in History

Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies

Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management

Bachelor’s in International Studies

Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies

Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems

Bachelor’s in Marketing

Bachelor’s in Mathematics

Bachelor’s in Nursing to DNP

Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’s in Psychology

Bachelor’s in Rawlings Sports Business Management

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Bachelor’s in Sociology

Bachelor’s in Sustainability

Big Data Post-Bachelor’s Certificate

Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Bachelor’s Certificate

Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Certificate

Data Science Bachelor’s Certificate

DNP – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner

DNP – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

DNP with Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Fundamentals of AI Post-Bachelor’s Certificate

Machine Learning Post-Bachelor’s Certificate

Master’s in Accounting

Master’s in Artificial Intelligence

Master’s in Business Administration

Master’s in Cybersecurity

Master’s in Data Analytics

Master’s in Data Science

Master’s in Health Administration

Master’s in Management and Leadership

Master’s in Nursing

Master’s in Software Development

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

Master’s in Strategic Communication and Leadership

MSN – Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

MSN – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner

MSN – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Advanced Artificial Intelligence

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Incident Response

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity Penetration Testing

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Analytics

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management

Post-Master’s NP Certificates

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master’s Nurse Practitioner Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

RN to Bachelor’s in Nursing

Software Development Bachelor’s Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate in Child Life Specialist

UX/UI Bachelor’s Certificate

Featured online human services degree programs

Online Bachelor’s in Psychology

Earn your degree in psychology and you can gain a broad foundation and rise to standards set by the American Psychological Association. Our online human services degrees provide the structure to build your psychology career so you can serve your community by developing vital, in-demand expertise.

With your online psychology degree, you can find the best way to make a difference from nearly any setting — in classrooms, businesses, research firms, community organizations, government agencies, and more.

Online Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication is an important part of our social experience. But for many, communication may not come easy — or at all. If you want to help lead the charge in treating and curing speech disorders and breaking through communication barriers, take your first step with your online bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from Maryville.

Our program is designed to help you develop specialized skills in speech science, language development, and audiology, so you can begin your career as a speech-language pathology assistant. Or, you can use your bachelor’s as a springboard toward your master’s degree, which can help you make an even bigger impact.

Why choose Maryville for your online human services degree?

At Maryville, your online human services degree program connects you with our reputable faculty of experts who help you apply skills, conduct research, and present findings in the field. Our programs are designed to give you the chance to learn practical, real-world skills across a variety of areas and career types, so you can pursue opportunities to make a difference in a new career or thrive in your current field.

You complete your coursework 100% online, and you can graduate with the experience and confidence to advance in your field. And the whole time you’re studying at Maryville, you’ll have access to our supportive staff, online technical support, and intuitive online platform. That’s because we’re dedicated to your success in the classroom — and beyond. With our support system and focus on our students’ success, it’s no wonder Forbes ranks us among “America’s Top Colleges.”

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Why earn your bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare online?


You want to advance in your education or career, but you also have a life — and a busy schedule that goes with it. And whether it’s a bachelor’s or a master’s, pursuing your healthcare degree online just makes sense.

When you earn your online healthcare degree at Maryville, you get more than online flexibility and convenience. You get support from application through graduation and beyond — with access to expert faculty practitioners, your academic advisor, and a dedicated technical support team. That’s because we are committed first and foremost to your success. Our curriculum doesn’t just fit into your life — it works around your life in every way.

  • Complete your coursework 100% online and apply with no fee.
  • Connect with faculty experts who work with your schedule.
  • Benefit from dedicated 24/7 technical support.
  • Start when it’s convenient for you — fall, spring, or summer.

Why earn your bachelor’s in human services online?

When you earn your bachelor’s in human services online, you gain access to our resources and our faculty’s expertise whenever you have an internet connection.

Full-time students can graduate in as few as two years. Once you enroll, you log in to an easy-to-use portal that connects you with career mentors who can help you develop expertise to make a difference through your career. Our programs feature online flexibility, meaning you can study and learn on your schedule — so you can prioritize your education around your work and life schedule. And with dedicated, 24/7 support, you never have to worry about technical issues getting in the way.

By the end of the program, you can emerge with original research and bold new skills.

What careers can you pursue with your online human services degree?

Demand for human services expertise is increasing across a variety of fields. For example, the demand for social workers is projected to grow by as much as 18% between 2018 and 2028, depending on your area of practice, and the job market in community and social service is projected to grow more than twice as fast as the average across all industries.*

At Maryville University, we know it takes someone brave to break new ground and explore new ways to apply professional expertise. That’s why we designed our online human services degree programs to help you advance.

Our goal is to help you gain knowledge and understand how to apply your human services degree to a broad spectrum of industries.

Here are some popular careers that our human services graduates can pursue*:

Social Worker
2018 Median Salary: $49,4700

Community Health Worker
2018 Median Salary: $46,080

Social and Community Services Manager
2018 Median Salary: $65,320

Probation Officer/Corrections Treatment Specialist
2018 Median Salary: $53,020

Human Resources Specialist
2018 Median Salary: $60,880

Market Research Analyst
2018 Median Salary: $63,120

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Meet our human services faculty.

Making a difference in even one person’s life is what our online human services degree is about. That’s why our expert faculty is dedicated to helping you connect your online bachelor’s in forensic psychology or psychology to the career where you can make your biggest impact. Together, we can tackle pressing issues and help effect positive change on lives around the world.

Meet Dr. Peter Green, Professor of Psychology

Dr. Peter Green has dedicated the past decade to helping students turn their experience at Maryville into a career-defining transformation. As a social psychologist, Dr. Green has become a leading expert in causes of social concern, such as college drinking and racial discrepancies in judicial sentences. He can show you how to use the program’s insights to become a source of answers in the areas of social services that you find most compelling.

Want to learn more about our online human services degree faculty? Visit our faculty page.

Be Brave

Bring us your ambition and we’ll guide you along a personalized path to a quality education that’s designed to change your life.