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Forensic Psychology: Personal Statement

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One of my proudest accomplishments was graduating from UNC-Wilmington with a bachelors in Psychology. When I started high school I was there to get in and to get out. I graduated high school with honors and moved on to community college not truly knowing what I wanted to do or who I wanted to be. My parents pushed me to go to a university and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I could have made. I always had an interest in psychology but it was just that, an interest. While I was at UNCW, my interest quickly turned into a passion and from there a goal. I want to do more than help people, I want to protect and save. But, how can you help someone if you do not understand them and where they come from? Trying to answer that question …show more content…

To expand, I am interested in obtaining a degree in forensic psychology because I desire to learn more about criminals, their behavior, how to help law enforcement, and how I could save targeted victims. Reading books such as Mind Hunter, Murderous Minds, and my current interest Anatomy of Terror and Inside the Criminal Mind, I feel that I have gained only little insight on the joint efforts between psychology and law enforcement professionals. That is why I am intrigued to learn further about the clinical assessment of individuals and how to use it to help law enforcement. I am choosing a masters in forensic psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology for two reasons. The first, and least important, is simply because of location, I do not have the option to leave my current residence; but, I refuse to give up on my dreams so I set forth to look at online programs. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has a great reputation for their online program and most importantly they strive for diversity, my second reason for attending this school. A diverse group of students means new perspectives on research, programs, and theories. I have a …show more content…

The name of the University says it all, this is a University that focuses in teaching, research, and learning of psychology. Why go to a university where only part of school is psychology related? At the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, I would have access to more professors and tools to help me do more than just complete my degree but to grow in all

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