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As I proceed with my life, I often ask myself; where? Where do I go from here? I plan on earning my PhD in mental health counseling. It starts with earning my State of Florida High School Diploma through the Adult Education Program. Afterwards, there are many educational routes on which I could embark, but attending Western Washington University is the one best suited for me.
Through the Adult Education program, I’ve realized my education path should begin by attending South Florida State College. I want to attend South Florida State College until I receive my AA degree. After receiving my class hours, I will apply for admission to Western Washington University in Washington State. I must complete the prerequisites needed to apply for Western Washington University. A few of these prerequisites needed for the university are 74 credits, a minimum of 2.5 GPA average, and an AA degree. This is the university I wish to attend for the rest of my education after receiving my Associate’s degree. Upon majoring in mental health counselling, I will be able to help my patients through their mental disorders.
As I look into the future, I see myself sitting behind a desk, in my office, with a patient sitting across from me. Helping people through their mental issues has always been of top concern to me. I have helped many members of my family grieve through the
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Experimental psychology is the manner of studying new ways to access someone’s personality. Experimental psychologists study an enormous range of topics within psychology, including both human and animal behavior. For example, experimental psychologists have discovered the methods that their mental health counterparts use. The salary of this career shoots up to about $62,590 nationwide. While it is an increase in money, it doesn’t interest me as much as the one on one interaction with a patient, which I can get as a mental health

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