Social Work & Human Services

Gain skills in conflict management and resolution, case management, crisis response, advocacy, and community collaboration. Prepare to work as a mental health aide, child advocate, or parole officer.

Our CSWE-accredited online BSW program puts you on the path to a successful and rewarding future in social work.

Advance your career in a social work agency or organization with your DSW. Choose from eight specializations, including addiction and medical social work. Learn how you can support diverse populations in your work.

Our online PhD in Social Work program empowers you to become a confident leader, researcher, or educator capable of positively impacting the social work field.

Walden’s online Doctor of Human Services program can empower you to effect meaningful social change through direct practice, advocacy, or policy.

Our online PhD in Human Services program prepares you to solve complex social problems by becoming a dedicated researcher or educator in the field.

Walden's online master's in human services degree program is designed to help you advance your career and promote positive change. Learn more today.

Walden’s online Master of Social Work program prepares you with the skills, perspectives, and confidence you need to launch or expand your career in the social work field.

In an ever-changing world, the need for conflict management and negotiation skills is more important than ever.

We offer hundreds of for-credit individual courses in education, counseling, business, IT, psychology, and health, among other areas which may be applied to Walden degree programs.

Beyond what is portrayed in the media, there is a complex criminal justice system that maintains law and order in American society. The Criminal Justice concentration allows you to examine contemporary justice systems to understand how they affect both criminal offenders and victims of crimes.

A person’s mood can be influenced by a variety of internal and external factors. The Psychology concentration in the online BS in Human Services program allows you to explore the physical, mental, and environmental causes that can affect behavior.

With the Self-Designed concentration, you can tailor your program of study to best match your educational needs and career goals.

The Leadership and Administration concentration in the online BS in Human Services program examines the challenges that face those in leadership roles, especially in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. You will study theories and principles of leadership development and analyze the ethical considerations facing leaders today.

Many people today suffer from addictions to a variety of activities and substances and seek treatment from qualified professionals to manage their addictions. Qualified professionals who understand addictive behaviors, such as alcoholism or drug abuse, gambling or shopping to excess, or viewing pornography, are needed to help these individuals explore their behaviors, both external and internal and uncover the causes for these disorders.

The period from childhood to adolescence is a complex time of transformational physical changes as well as important mental and social development. There are many social influences that can affect the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of children and adolescents.

With our bachelor’s in human services with a Disability Studies concentration, you can help promote inclusion and empower people with disabilities.

Unlock your potential as a leader with Walden's Doctor of Social Work Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration specialization.

The Doctor of Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision specialization can prepare you for supervisory roles in clinical social work settings.

Prepare to pursue teaching roles in higher education and other settings with Walden’s DSW Social Work Education specialization.

The PhD in Social Work Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision specialization academically prepares you to supervise Master of Social Work (MSW) students.

Develop key leadership and problem-solving skills with Walden's PhD in Social Work Impact Leadership in Social Work Administration specialization.

The Social Work Education specialization in our PhD in Social Work program academically prepares you to teach social work students and practitioners in many settings.

Increase your impact as a human services practitioner with the Doctor of Human Services Prevention, Intervention, and Advocacy specialization.

Create your own learning experience through the General Program. Explore topics of interest that align with your personal and professional goals.