Lynn University

Undergraduate

B.A. in American Studies

The American Studies (AMS) program is dedicated to the study of the people, places, cultures and events—past and present—that make up America and American society and is designed to provide students with a rich contextual and multidisciplinary understanding of America and American culture.

B.A. in English

The English program is designed to provide students with a strong background in analyzing literature and to facilitate competency in communication, literary studies engage students in examining structural elements in literary genres and literary movements in the English language.

B.A. in Human Services

The Human Services degree program prepares students for careers in the social service field. The Human Services program offers practical hands-on learning experiences through a connection between Lynn University, our community and its agencies.

B.A. in International Relations

The International Relations program introduces students to the peoples, places and events that shape the political, historical, cultural, social and economic dynamics of the world.

B.A. in Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts major is designed to provide students with a broad background in a variety of disciplines that includes literature; the arts; history; philosophy; contemporary social issues and concerns; and historical, social and political epochs.

B.S. in Biology

The Biology degree is designed for students whose career goals generally involve professional education beyond the bachelor’s degree. These careers include, but are not limited to, positions in medicine; physical therapy; environmental science/health; and research, education and industry.

B.S. in Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice degree is an interdisciplinary degree that introduces students to the study of agencies, personnel, philosophies, procedures and methods that comprise the criminal justice system in the United States.

B.S. in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology is designed to expose students to the biopsychological, developmental, cognitive and sociocultural domains of psychology, as well as research methodology. This major prepares a student for employment in human services or for graduate school in counseling or psychology.

Graduate

M.S. in Administration

The Master of Science with a major in Administration is designed to develop leaders and managers who serve in the private or public sector and understand the impact of global transformations that affect our daily lives.

Specialization in Criminal Justice Administration

The master's degree in Administration with a specialization in Criminal Justice Administration focuses on preparing the student to effectively integrate proven business methods with a genuine respect for dynamic and innovative approaches to issues facing the criminal justice executive in the 21st century.

Specialization in Emergency Planning and Administration

The master's degree in Administration with a specialization in Emergency Planning and Administration focuses on the complex changes in technology, demographics and public policy that have significantly influenced the management of emergencies and disasters. These complex challenges and demands suggest the need for insightful examination of relevant issues in emergency planning and administration.

M.S. in Applied Psychology

The master’s degree in Applied Psychology provides students with the training and necessary course work to pursue professional and educational goals in the fields of psychology and counseling. This program offers a general track and a counseling track toward completion of the master’s degree.

Certificate in Emergency Planning and Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Planning and Administration consists of 18 credits of course work in Emergency and Disaster Management. The six specialization courses that
comprise the graduate certificate program provide a comprehensive examination of Emergency Management theories, concepts and contemporary practices.

International Opportunities

The international opportunities offered through the College of Liberal Education offer students the opportunity to learn firsthand how their area of interest can be applied in different countries and cultures. Students have the opportunity to choose from several cross-curricular academic programs abroad, such as a trip to London and Paris to compare criminal justice systems; an eastern Caribbean cruise exploring the geography, demographics and economy of the different ports; a service learning trip to Jamaica in conjunction with the Food for the Poor organization; and an exploration of the architecture and civilizations in Egypt.

Course Descriptions

At Lynn University, students together with their academic advisors, have the opportunity to select the courses that will put them onto the right path both toward a post-secondary education and a successful career. The courses gathered here are based on the list of course requirements associated with majors offered by the College of Liberal Education.