Human Services, B.S.

Students who study Psychology and Human Services are motivated, caring people. They’re ready to engage in the challenging coursework and field placement experiences that our program provides to help them to become competent professionals and leaders in their communities.

Lyndon has one of the only programs in the country that combines study in psychology with study in human services. This combined approach gives students the choice to major in either psychology or human services or to double major in both fields. Students can also major in one field and minor in the other.

Students at Lyndon take advantage of experiential coursework that includes the following:

Field Work
Both psychology and human services majors complete an 80-hour in-the-field experience. Placement possibilities include: Probation & Parole, domestic violence prevention programs, school guidance counseling, work with elders and more.
Psychological Testing
Psychology majors learn about and practice how to administer a variety of psychological tests.
Macro Perspectives in Human Services
Human services students engage in service learning projects – from helping to run the statewide “Health Care is a Human Right” campaign to educating the campus about alcopops.
Senior Research
Psychology students develop research projects focusing on topics such as “Parenting Styles and Self-Esteem” to “Shyness and Internet Use.”
Internship
Human Service students complete a 300-hour placement at an agency of their choosing. Students might help to plan a statewide conference or work one-on-one with a child in need.

Career Opportunities

Substance Abuse Counselor
Family Support Worker
Children’s Case Manager
Forensic Psychologist
Early Head Start Home Visitor
Adult Mental Health Clinician
Correctional Service Specialist at Probation & Parole
Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate
State Police Officer
Housing Advocate at a community agency
Sports Psychologist

In the Words of Our Alums...

"The professors in the program are the best! They are real people who care about their students. They will do anything to help them out along the way." (Alum 2003)

"Very solid program offering relevant curriculum within a unique and intimate small school experience. I miss it." (Alum 2004)

"My experience at Lyndon was great. I was fully prepared for writing treatment plans & re-assessments for my work. I also felt prepared to help those in need any way I could. I manage and now work with about 25 severely mentally ill adults. I love the work. The work I did at Lyndon has fully prepared me for graduate school. Thank you to everyone for a great four years! " (Alum 2006)

Students & faculty on a trip to Boston to visit social service agencies and graduate programs.

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We’re Here to Help You

Whether you are a high school student about to graduate, an older adult considering college, a seasoned worker looking for a mid-career change or anywhere in between, we’re happy to talk with you about how our program can fit your needs -- and help you to fulfill your dreams. If you have questions about our program, you can directly email to any faculty member listed below.

Faculty

Patricia Shine, M.S.W.
Chair, Associate Professor
patricia.shine@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6252

Margaret Sherrer, M.S.W.
Assistant Professor
margaret.sherrer@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6470

Rhonda Korol, Ph.D.
Professor
rhonda.korol@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6354

Ronald Rossi, Ph.D.
Professor
ronald.rossi@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6251

Meri Stiles, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Assistant Professor
meri.stiles@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-4825

Lori Werdenschlag, Ph.D.
Professor
lori.werdenschlag@lyndonstate.edu
802-626-6435