Pursuing My Educational Goals

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During the time I have been at University of North Alabama I have made educational, career, and life goals that I would have never thought about before. My educational goals are to complete my Bachelors of Science in Psychology as well as Spanish with a minor in international studies. I plan to continue my studies at a Graduate school to receive my PhD in Clinical Psychology as well as a Masters degree in Foreign Languages specialized in Spanish. After completing my educational goals, my career goals are to work as a Clinical Psychologist in a hospital to gain some initial experience. I eventually would love to open up my own private practice one day in a low-income Spanish speaking community. I have always wanted to help children so I would

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