Human Services - Lyndon State College

Human Services from Lyndon State College is a Campus Associate International studies degree that prepares you for a Science career. Program Mission Statement In the Psychology and Human Services Department, we provide students with the coursework and practical field experience that prepares graduates for entry-level human service and psychology positions and/or continued study at the graduate level. Program Goals The program provide students with a solid foundation in psychological and developmental theory. Students in this program also complete a field work experience and a senior capstone paper. This prepares students for entry-level human service positions and entrance into social work and counseling graduate programs. Specific emphasis is placed on experience. Students complete a minimum 300-hour internship. Unique Program Features The Lyndon Psychology Department differs from many other psychology programs in that we offer two degrees which are integrated and share a common curriculum. The programs emphasize the following: Strong foundation in theory. Students become well versed in the variety of psychological theories that help to explain human behavior in the social environment. Development of analytic skills. Students are taught to analyze and interpret what they learn and to apply these skills to all areas of practice. Development of problem-solving skills. Students ?practice? what they've learned and apply this knowledge to ?real life? problems that arise in the field. Strong foundation in ethics. Students learn about the ethical and legal constructs that drive the fields of psychology and human services. Professional competence. Students learn what it means to be a ?professional.? Personal growth and self-care. Students learn about themselves, their strengths and their areas for continued growth. They also learn about the critical need to engage in self-care in fields as personally challenging as psychology and human services. A systems perspective. Students learn how the larger society impacts their work in these fields. Particular attention is paid to issues of poverty, diversity and oppression and how to advocate for social justice in these areas. Students are encouraged to think of themselves as potential leaders in the fields of psychology and human services. View more details on Lyndon State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related International studies courses.