Master's in Human Services Management Degree

M.S. in Human Services Management

National Louis University’s Master’s in Human Services Management is a specialized, practice-oriented graduate degree for aspiring professionals interested in developing critical leadership skills to manage in nonprofit and for-profit health and human services agencies. This innovative program places an emphasis on sharing of best practices, immediate application in the workplace, and supporting/preparing students for advancement.

NLU has designed this new program in consultation with, and support of, human services management industry leadership with topics such as the role of managers, supervising employees, working with boards of directors, the art of delegation, interacting with the media, managing risk and much more.

20% New Program Discount!

Enroll in any term during the program's first year and you'll receive a 20 percent tuition reduction on your entire degree.*

Choose NLU's Master of Science in Human Services Management program if you:

  • Wish to enter the human services industry in a managerial role.
  • Seek advancement or have been promoted into a managerial position.
  • Wish to develop leadership skills to succeed in the for-profit or nonprofit sectors as well as state and federal agencies.
  • Would like to teach at a community college or at an undergraduate university
  • Would like to eventually pursue your doctorate degree.
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What You Will Learn
  • Organizational problem identification, analysis and resolution.
  • Effective use of internal and external communication.
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and application.
  • Program evaluation design and development.
  • Financial management and funding.
  • Human resources management.

Why Earn Your Master's Degree in Human Services Management at NLU?
  • Personal touch—A face-to-face program delivered by caring, dedicated and experienced instructors.
  • Professionally focused—Career planning interwoven throughout the program, connecting each student with his or her potential career path.
  • Renowned faculty—Full-time and part-time credentialed instructors with years of applied experience in the field.
  • Learning community—Small class size and a cohort model means students progress through the program with the same group of peers.
  • Flexible schedule—Designed for busy adults, the program will be offered in a blended format, which combines on-campus sessions with online learning.
  • Accelerated format—A comprehensive curriculum that can be completed in less than two years.
  • Connections after graduation—Students will become members of a professional community of human services graduates with enhanced opportunities for ongoing career development.

Career Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for Human and Community Service Managers will be above average, growing at 21% (2.1% annually) for the next 10 years (2012-2022) and creating 132,900 jobs at an average salary of $59,970 per year (see GuideStar). Most of these jobs will be in the areas of serving the elderly and disabled.

  • Based upon Dunn and Bradstreet data, there are 10,249 organizations that operate in the Human Services category within the Chicago metropolitan area.
  • In addition, data available about recent undergraduates entering the field shows that there were 506 undergraduate degrees awarded in Illinois in 2014 within Human Services.

Program Admission Requirements

All applicants must meet NLU's general admission requirements, as well as additional requirements specific to M.S. in Human Services Management. Refer to the appropriate application checklist available online at nl.edu/applyonline.

Get more information today about enrolling in one of NLU's degree programs. Connect with an Enrollment Specialist or call 888.NLU.TODAY (888-658-8632).

*You must maintain a 2.5 average GPA and be continuously enrolled through graduation. Applies to students who enroll in Fall 2017 through Summer 2018 terms.

Locations

  • CHICAGO DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

    NLU’s Chicago campus on South Michigan Avenue occupies five floors of the historic Peoples Gas Building. This landmark building, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and Grant Park, is easily accessible by train, bus and car and is surrounded by restaurants, parking lots/garages and shops.

    122 S. Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60603
    (888) 658.8632
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  • ELGIN

    Conveniently located in a fast-growing business district off I-90 and Route 31, NLU Elgin features 10 classrooms with high-tech media equipment; a computer lab with high-speed Internet access; two conference rooms; and comfortable student lounges. Parking is free at this recently remodeled and upgraded teaching site, which now includes wireless Internet access.

    620 Tollgate Road
    Elgin, IL 60123
    (888) 658.8632
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  • NORTH SHORE

    Opened in the summer of 2006, NLU North Shore at Skokie is a state-of-the-art modern campus located just off the Edens Expressway near the Old Orchard Shopping Center. The campus includes 44 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a walk-in lab in the library; six conference rooms; a public café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; and multiple, comfortable student lounge areas.

    5202 Old Orchard Road
    Skokie, IL 60077
    (888) 658.8632
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  • LISLE

    Located just minutes from the East-West Tollway (I-88), NLU Lisle features 42 wireless classrooms equipped with high-tech media equipment; four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, including a separate walk-in lab in the library; a café for beverages and snacks; a student welcome center; a library for research and study; conference rooms; and six comfortable student lounge areas with wireless access.

    850 Warrenville Road
    Lisle, IL 60532
    (888) 658.8632
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  • WHEELING

    Located in one of Chicago's major northwest suburbs, the newly renovated NLU Wheeling includes 20 classrooms with high-tech media equipment, four conference rooms, four computer labs with high-speed Internet access, large student lounge areas with wireless capabilities and interactive video capabilities, and an extensive research library. The site also houses the university library research collection.

    1000 Capitol Drive
    Wheeling, IL 60090
    (888) 658.8632
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  • FLORIDA (TAMPA)

    Established in 1988 and located in one of Tampa's major business districts, NLU's Florida Regional Center serves students in 13 counties in central Florida. In addition to its classrooms, the National Louis University Tampa Regional Center features a computer lab, student lounges, and conference room.

    5110 Sunforest Drive, Suite 102
    Tampa, FL 33634
    (800) 366.6581
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