Professional Aspirations: Course Analysis

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How has this course changed or influenced your interests and vision concerning your professional aspirations? Within this course, I have gained knowledge and understanding of the qualifications, competencies and writing structures required to obtain a master’s degree. Although, the offset of the financial aid uncertainties cause me to have doubt, pressed forward. This course itself has influenced my visions to learn more about the American Psychology Association ethical codes of conduct and its responsibility to mankind and its environment. This course has also influenced my pursuit to gain a better understanding of how applying the learned skills of analyzing research methods and seeking reliable results, which could lead to new innovated …show more content…
Challenges are a part of living; therefore, today I can honestly say my career choice to obtain my Master’s degree in Psychology is a challenge all by itself. The time management (Alderman 1996-2017) planning, always need to be adjusted, in addition to my life schedule of full time work, taking care of my granddaughter after work and visiting my mother several times during the week to assist her in her basic needs. Yet, this new addition to my schedule is still taking time to adjust. Time management (Alderman 1996-2017) is one of my greatest challenges that I will addressed by seeking academic structure counseling and time management support from others as my top priority in overcoming this challenge. Another challenge I will seek assistance with is my writing struggles. Although, I have sort various support groups from the Capella support team at the writing center, I have yet to locate the one support group to give me clarity on correcting writing structures, grammar, usage and mechanics. Therefore, I will return to my old college study hall in Brooklyn NY, there I will get the free hands on support from peers and instructors to help me overcome the challenges of my writing and structure skills. Motivation is another challenge I am seeking to overcome. After attempting my own motivating skills of music, meditation and food (Alderman 1996-2017) I realize doing it …show more content…
My action to being committed begins with developing myself with the tools and skills learned from Capella University. These requirements for distinguished writing and structure skills are at the top of my list of demands for my greatest commitments. Although, writing is an issue, I will continue my quest and commitment to become a subject matter expert in the area general psychology. Another commitment is to obtain tools and skills through hands on and voluntary positions within a qualified medical organization or research lab, building up my character and competencies. Being committed to developing my achievements will include the joining of support groups, which will help in the challenging areas of academic writing success. I will also find time to follow the webinars podcasts from the American Psychology Association to obtaining insight on today’s current research and health issues. Other actions to be committed to are the ethical codes of conduct (APA 2016) humans and the society to which I am employed. As an extra enhancement, I will be incorporating the continuing education (CE) programs provided by APA 2016. These programs given are offered to members of the APA organization, which I am a member. These CE programs provide the psychologist an opportunity for professional development and enhancement while earning CE credits (APA 2016). I will also be committed to personal structures

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