Forensic Psychology: Personal Statement

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

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

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