Applied Psychology and Human Services
“Lyndon has an amazing array of faculty members who have incredible experiences. You get to develop a great relationship with them, and they really plug you into their connections to get you where you want to go.”
Renee (Kelly) Swain '09, executive director, Umbrella
Students who study Applied Psychology and Human Services are motivated, caring people. They’re ready to engage in the challenging coursework and real-world experiences our program provides to help them become competent professionals and leaders. Since our faculty includes psychologists and clinical social workers who have expertise in a variety of fields such as clinical psychology, child and adolescent development, community mental health, and social work, our students receive a strong interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning.
The Applied Psychology and Human Services degree is NEBHE eligible (tuition discount) in Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Applied Psychology and Human Services, B.S.
Students are given a strong foundation in theory and are well versed in psychological and social explanations of human behavior. Two practicum experiences provide opportunities to apply skills in a wide variety of professional settings. A student leaves this program with the knowledge and training needed to succeed in many different jobs or graduate schools.
Lyndon’s Psychology Department differs from other programs by offering a four-year degree that combines Applied Psychology and Human Services. In their junior and senior years, students select courses to fulfill one of five “tracks” depending on their interests and post-graduate aspirations.
Core Classes (42 Credits)
Core plus 12 elective credits are required for the program (see below for Focus Options):
- PSY 1010 – Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 1040 – Human Interaction Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 1050 – Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 2270 – Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2411 – Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2811 – Field Work Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2812 – Field Work Seminar Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 3050 – Child Development Credits: 3
- OR PSY-3090 Lifespan Across Cultures
- OR PSY-3110 Adulthood and Aging
- OR PSY-3260 Adolescent Development
- Advised Term 2nd or 3rd Year
- PSY 3070 – Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
Advised Term 2nd or 3rd Year - PSY 3080 – Macro Perspectives Credits: 3
Advised Term 3rd Year - PSY 4151 – Counseling Theory & Practice Credits: 3
Advised Term 3rd Year - PSY 4720 – Senior Seminar Credits: 3
Advised Term – 4th Year - PSY 4820 – Internship Credits: 6 to 9
- Advised Term 4th Year
- Six credits, taken in the same semester, are required for graduation.
- OR
- PSY 4921 – Senior Research I Credits: 3
- AND
- PSY 4922 – Senior Research II Credits: 3
Advised Term 4th Year
Tracks for Applied Psychology and Human Services Majors (12 Credits)
All Applied Psychology and Human Service majors are required to complete four upper-level courses (12 credits) as well as the core courses required for the major. Students must choose one of the following tracks. The upper-level elective(s) for each track should be selected from 3000/4000 level Psychology courses.
General Psychology
MAT 2021 Introduction to Statistics
PSY 4010 Biopsychology
PSY 4020 Psychological Testing OR PSY 3040 Theories of Personality
One additional upper-level PSY elective (3 credits)
Child/Adolescent Development
PSY 3050 Child Development OR PSY 3260 Adolescent Development
PSY 4150 Understanding/Working with At-Risk Families
PSY 4170 Developmental Psychopathology
One additional upper-level PSY elective (3 credits)
Community Mental Health/Substance Abuse
PSY 1130 Introduction to Substance Abuse
PSY 4215 Substance-Abuse Treatment
PSY 4145 Responding to Psychological Trauma
One additional upper level PSY elective (3 credits)
Elder Populations
PSY 3110 Aging and Older Adulthood
PSY 3210 Perspectives on Death and Dying
PSY 4150 Understanding and Working with At-Risk Families
One additional upper-level PSY elective (3 credits)
Generalist
Select four upper-level PSY electives. Students should work with their advisor to select courses consistent with individual career goals.
Human Services, A.S.
Core Courses (21 Credits)
- PSY 1010 – Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 1040 – Human Interaction Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 1050 – Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
Advised Term – 1st Year - PSY 2270 – Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2411 – Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2811 – Field Work Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year - PSY 2812 – Field Work Seminar Credits: 3
Advised Term – 2nd Year
Six Additional Credits
- PSY 1130 – Introduction to Substance Abuse Credits: 3
- PSY 2120 – Human Sexuality Credits: 3
- PSY 3050 – Child Development Credits: 3
- PSY 3070 – Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
- PSY 3080 – Macro Perspectives Credits: 3
- PSY 3090 – Lifespan Across Cultures Credits: 3
- PSY 3110 – Aging and Older Adulthood Credits: 3
- PSY 3210 – Perspectives on Death and Dying Credits: 3
- PSY 3260 – Adolescent Development Credits: 3
- PSY 4145 – Responding to Psychological Trauma Credits: 3
- PSY 4150 – Understanding and Working with At-Risk Families Credits: 3
- PSY 4170 – Developmental Psychopathology Credits: 3
- PSY 4180 – Exploring Race & Challenging Racism in the US Credits: 3
- PSY 4215 – Substance-Abuse Treatment Credits: 3
Minors
Human Services Minor
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Minimum required credits for the minor: 18 |
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Psychology Minor
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Minimum required credits for the minor: 18 |
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Contact
Admissions Office
Admissions@LyndonState.edu
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1.800.225.1998