Students pursuing a combined degree in human services and psychology integrate the theoretical frameworks and skills relevant to both of these areas of study. This degree curriculum focuses on clinical and policy interventions that promote wellness on the individual and community levels. Situated in a social justice framework, this curriculum emphasizes how structural forces impact psychological and social well-being, barriers to treatment, and inequities in mental health outcomes. Through courses, service-learning, co-op, and research experience, students synthesize theoretical knowledge with practical skills used when working with individuals across the life span and in multiple settings.
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Overview and Co-op Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HUSV 1000 | Human Services at Northeastern | 1 |
| or PSYC 1000 | Psychology at Northeastern |
| EESH 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op | 1 |
| or EESC 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op |
Human Services Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| HUSV 1101 | Social Change and Human Services | 4 |
| HUSV 2300 | Counseling in Human Services | 4 |
| HUSV 2970 | Research Methods for Human Services | 4 |
| HUSV 3570 | The Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Social Change | 4 |
| HUSV 3900 | Social Policy | 4 |
| HUSV 4994 | Human Services Internship | 6 |
| 8 |
| Techniques in Individual and Group Counseling | |
| Mindfulness in Mental Health | |
| Restorative Justice: Transforming the System | |
| Food Justice and Community Development | |
| Science of Play | |
| Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression | |
| International Human Services DOC course | |
| Intercultural Studies through Human Services DOC course | |
| Child Intervention and Treatment | |
| Substance Use and Social Justice | |
| Nonprofit Communications | |
Psychology Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| PSYC 1101 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3402 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3404 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3450 | Learning and Motivation | 4 |
| PSYC 3466 | Cognition | 4 |
| 4-5 |
| Statistics in Psychological Research | |
| 4 |
| Laboratory in Research Design | |
| Laboratory in Learning and Motivation | |
| Laboratory in Cognition | |
| Laboratory in Social Psychology | |
| Laboratory in Life-Span Emotional Development | |
| Laboratory in Developmental Psychology | |
| 8 |
| |
Capstone
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Seminar in Cognition | |
| Seminar in Personality | |
| Seminar in Social Psychology | |
| Seminar in Developmental Psychology | |
Supporting Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ENGW 1111 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| MATH 1213 | Interactive Mathematics | 4 |
| or MATH 1215 | Mathematical Thinking |
| 4 |
| Advanced Writing in the Health Professions | |
| Advanced Writing in the Sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines | |
Integrative Course
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Race, Identity, Social Change, and Empowerment | |
| Nonprofit Communications | |
| The Moral Mind: The Science Underlying Ethical Decision-Making and Virtuous Character | |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | |
Program Requirement
132 total semester hours required
