Psychologists and Human Services workers make a positive difference in people’s lives, every day.

What can you do with a degree in Human Services from Lyndon State?  A lot! You can lend a helping hand to a child in need, support an elder who needs a little extra care and assistance, or help youth offenders transition back into the community.

Students who study 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.

Interesting Careers
A survey of recent graduates demonstrates that Lyndon alumnae are doing great work in their communities. Imagine yourself in jobs like these:

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

A degree in Human Services from Lyndon provides you with the academic coursework and the hands-on experience to prepare you for jobs like these -- and for entrance into graduate programs. Many of our students have gone on to pursue Masters degrees in psychology, social work, human services or counseling. Some recent graduates have continued their studies at the University of Connecticut, St. Michael’s College, Montana State University, Barry University, Johnson State and the University of Tennessee.

"I have found that employers highly value college educations and I felt well prepared and ready to enter the work field." (Alum 200X)

"Very solid program offering relevant curriculum within a unique and intimate small school experience. I miss it." (Alum 200X)

"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. I enrolled at Johnson State for a M.A. in Counseling. The work I did at LSC has fully prepared me for this program. … Thank you to everyone for a great 4 years! " (Alum 200X)

 

Real Life Experiences
At Lyndon, the experience is the education. Whether your major is psychology or human services, you’ll have the opportunity to take the sophomore-level Field Work course. Field Work will provide you with 80 hours of in-the-field experience at a placement of interest to you. Students have completed field placements at local schools, community agencies, the Department of Corrections, a teen drop-in center, a domestic violence advocacy program – and many others. Students not only learn – they make a difference!

Human Services major have many opportunities to engage in hands-on work applying what you learn in the classroom to real-life experiences.

• The junior-level Macro Perspectives in Human Services offers you the chance to engage in service learning projects and work to make our communities better places in which to live. Some service learning projects have included creating a teen violence prevention program, working to guarantee health care to everyone in the state of Vermont and educating the public about the risk involved with consumption of Alcopops.
  
  
   
• The senior-level Human Services Internship course prepares you for life after graduation. You’ll complete a 300 hour internship at an agency of interest to you. Students have travelled near and far (including Alaska!) to complete their internships. Some internships have turned into jobs for students upon graduation. Internship sites have included:
  - The Vermont Commission on Women helping them to prepare a statewide conference.
  - The Davenport Residential Program in New Hampshire working with troubled youth.
  - The Department of Children and Families working with abused children and their families.
  - Cottage Hospital in New Hampshire working on the medical unit.
  - The Boys and Girls Club in Burlington helping to establish special summer programs for children.

A Supportive and Caring Faculty
The coursework and the experiences make the difference. With a dedicated faculty whose emphasis is on each student’s individual learning needs and goals, students in our program receive the education and support they need to succeed.

"The professors in this department are the best! They are real people who care about their students and will do anything to help them out along the way." (Alum 200X)

"I enjoyed all of my professors in my department and their teaching prepared me greatly for graduate school and my success." (Alum 200X)

"Excellent experience and a faculty that pushed us to strive, and it worked!" (Alum 200X)

We’re Here to Help You
If you have questions about our program, feel free to email any faculty member. 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!