Grow the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance quality of life for individuals, couples, families, groups and communities with the M.S. in Human Services Administration.
This is a joint Master of Science program with Coppin State University and is the only one of its kind in Maryland.
Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.
A 36-credit program
No test requirements for admission.
M.S. in Human Services AdministrAtion
A program in the School of Health and Human Services
Grow the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance quality of life for individuals, couples, families, groups and communities.
This 36-credit joint Master of Science program with Coppin State University is the only one of its kind in Maryland. The collaboration leverages the strengths of both institutions and offers the resources of faculty members who are leaders in their disciplines. You'll take courses on both campuses and receive a joint degree from both institutions.
The joint M.S. in Human Services Administration program was ranked #7 among the 25 best human services master's programs for 2021, according to Best Health Degrees.
Learn more about the program and the professionals who help guide it.
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Through classroom and fieldwork experiences in this Master of Science program, you'll
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Co-Director, Human Services Administration Graduate Program; Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Baltimore
Dr. John L. Hudgins is a member of the founding team for the Human Services Administration graduate program and has helped shape its academic framework and leadership focus. Prior to joining the faculty, he spent more than a decade in direct service roles, bringing practical field experience into his teaching and scholarship. His research and professional interests include nonprofit organizations, leadership development, HBCUs, and the sociology of the Black family.
Founder, President, and CEO, Transform-A-Nation (TAN)
Tammy Braswell leads Transform-A-Nation, a nonprofit outpatient mental health clinic providing clinical services and community-based programming for children, adults, and families. Through initiatives such as PAUSE®, a women’s wellness program, and FLEXIN-MY-COMPLEXION®, she advances mental health awareness and empowerment in underserved communities. A graduate of the University of Baltimore–Coppin State University human services program, she was named a 2023 Baltimore Magazine Game Changer for her community leadership.
Insurance Specialist, Thrive Midtown
Ron Chaney is a human services professional with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals across healthcare and social service systems. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Johns Hopkins Hospital working in HIV/AIDS services and has extensive experience supporting individuals with autism and mental health challenges. A 2025 graduate of the University of Baltimore–Coppin State University Master’s program in Human Services Administration, he brings a practitioner’s perspective grounded in advocacy and person-centered care.
Chief Executive Officer, Redefining the Future Network, Inc.
Dr. Anthony S. Felder leads organizational strategy, program development, and clinical operations to expand access to behavioral health services across Baltimore and surrounding communities. With more than two decades of experience across education, behavioral health, nonprofit leadership, and policy development, his work focuses on strengthening systems that support individuals and families. He joined the Advisory Board in 2024 and contributes expertise in organizational leadership, workforce development, and trauma-informed care.
Family Violence Counselor, Family Violence Response Program, Mercy Medical Center
Jordan Gray provides crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking through Mercy Medical Center’s hospital-based response program. With 10 years of experience in victim advocacy across community organizations, healthcare settings, and court systems, her work centers on trauma-informed and survivor-centered care. She joined the Advisory Board in 2025 as the student representative while completing her Master’s degree in Human Services Administration.
Director of Administration, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health, Baltimore City Health Department
Dr. Daphne Hicks oversees administrative operations and manages more than $23 million in grants and contracts for the Baltimore City Health Department’s Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. With more than 40 years of experience in human services and public administration, she has led initiatives spanning program management, communications, fundraising, and organizational leadership. She joined the Advisory Board in 2025 and brings deep expertise in public-sector leadership and community advocacy.
Founder and Principal, PAGE Capacity Builders
Page Hinerman is a nationally recognized strategist, executive coach, and social impact advisor who works with nonprofits, philanthropic collaboratives, and public-sector agencies. For more than 18 years she has helped mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership, guide strategic planning, and navigate complex organizational transitions. She joined the Advisory Board in 2025 and brings expertise in capacity building, leadership development, and systems change.
Founding Dean and Tenured Professor, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Coppin State University
Dr. Beverly J. O’Bryant oversees multiple undergraduate and graduate programs at Coppin State University and leads initiatives including the Bishop L. Robinson, Sr. Justice Institute. A nationally recognized counseling leader, she is a past president of the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association and has been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record. Dr. O’Bryant joined the Advisory Board in 2025 and brings extensive experience in higher education leadership, counseling, and mentoring future professionals.
Program Director, M.S. in Human Services Administration at University of Baltimore–Coppin State University; Faculty Member, University of Baltimore
Dr. Bridal Pearson has served as a faculty member at the University of Baltimore for more than two decades and has been Co-Director of the joint graduate degree program in Human Services Administration for 17 years. He previously served as Chair of the Baltimore City Civilian Review Board and represents the University of Baltimore on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Faculty Advisory Council. Dr. Pearson brings extensive experience in graduate education, public policy, and social justice advocacy.
Intervention Behavioral School Counselor and Community Resource Manager
Jacquelyn Peterson is an educator with more than 30 years of experience supporting students, families, and school communities. In her work as a behavioral counselor and resource manager, she develops data-informed strategies that support student well-being while strengthening connections between schools and community support systems. She joined the Advisory Board in 2025 and brings a strong commitment to systemic change through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
