Make a Difference in the Lives of Others

Successful human services professionals require a deep understanding of people and a highly ethical foundation. At the Mount, the accelerated undergraduate human services program draws from sociology, psychology, education and business to prepare you for a meaningful career improving the lives of others.

Our program combines a curriculum rooted in cutting-edge research findings with hands-on internships to prepare you to face any challenge.

Graduates go on to pursue graduate studies or careers in fields such as:

  • Family and youth services
  • Substance abuse and addiction counseling
  • Programs for the disabled
  • Programs for the aging and elderly
  • Juvenile and adult correctional facilities
  • Mental health programs
  • Social services agencies

This program is available to be completed remotely via web conferencing.

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Pre Transfer Advising

Mount St. Mary’s University’s Frederick Campus invites you to register for a one-on-one accelerated/adult undergraduate admissions advising appointment.

Find out more about our accelerated undergraduate human services degree and the admissions process.

Your degree path is unique based on your prior education. Complete the form to have an advisor contact you to map out the best path forward.

What Our Faculty Say

Learn more about the Mount’s human services program for accelerated undergraduates with Director of Human Services / Associate Professor Timothy Wolfe, Ph.D.

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Format & Details

The human services program is designed for working adults. As a student in the Mount’s program you will:

  • Finish at your own pace. Courses are offered year round in accelerated 5 and 8-week sessions. Take the courses you need at your convenience.
  • Attend convenient classes. Meet part-time one night per week (6-10 p.m.). Our Frederick campus is minutes from I-70 and I-270, near the FSK Mall.
  • Receive specialized support for accelerated students. One-on-one advising and a customized degree plan are available and encouraged for all students.

Affordability

$563
Cost per credit.*

  • An additional fee is applicable to internship I ($160) and internship II ($190)
  • Students may transfer in up to 75 credits from a two-year institution or 90 credits from a four-year institution
  • No application fee

Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available though federal and state funded programs, private loan providers, and employer tuition remission or reimbursement. Request info to learn more.

*Tuition represents 2023-24 rates, effective July 1, 2023. Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Admissions & Application

Classes Begin: Year round
Admissions Deadline: Two weeks prior to the session start date
Priority Application Deadline: Four weeks prior to start of first class
No application fee

The Mount’s accelerated undergraduate completion degree programs are for individuals looking to apply previous college credit to a bachelor’s degree.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Students may transfer up to 75 credits from a two-year institution or 90 credits from a four-year institution.

A complete application includes:

  • Free online application; Apply in 10 minutes or less
  • Official transcript(s) from all accredited institutions attended after high school
Send application materials to:

Mount St. Mary’s University Frederick Campus
Accelerated Undergraduate Program
Attn: Frederick Admissions
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

eTranscripts should be sent to Frederick Admissions at frederickadmissions@msmary.edu.

Free Application

Format & Details

Format & Details

The human services program is designed for working adults. As a student in the Mount’s program you will:

  • Finish at your own pace. Courses are offered year round in accelerated 5 and 8-week sessions. Take the courses you need at your convenience.
  • Attend convenient classes. Meet part-time one night per week (6-10 p.m.). Our Frederick campus is minutes from I-70 and I-270, near the FSK Mall.
  • Receive specialized support for accelerated students. One-on-one advising and a customized degree plan are available and encouraged for all students.
Affordability

Affordability

$563
Cost per credit.*

  • An additional fee is applicable to internship I ($160) and internship II ($190)
  • Students may transfer in up to 75 credits from a two-year institution or 90 credits from a four-year institution
  • No application fee

Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available though federal and state funded programs, private loan providers, and employer tuition remission or reimbursement. Request info to learn more.

*Tuition represents 2023-24 rates, effective July 1, 2023. Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Admissions & Application

Admissions & Application

Classes Begin: Year round
Admissions Deadline: Two weeks prior to the session start date
Priority Application Deadline: Four weeks prior to start of first class
No application fee

The Mount’s accelerated undergraduate completion degree programs are for individuals looking to apply previous college credit to a bachelor’s degree.

Admissions Requirements:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Students may transfer up to 75 credits from a two-year institution or 90 credits from a four-year institution.

A complete application includes:

  • Free online application; Apply in 10 minutes or less
  • Official transcript(s) from all accredited institutions attended after high school
Send application materials to:

Mount St. Mary’s University Frederick Campus
Accelerated Undergraduate Program
Attn: Frederick Admissions
5350 Spectrum Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

eTranscripts should be sent to Frederick Admissions at frederickadmissions@msmary.edu.

Free Application