My purpose for seeking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education with a minor in Behavioral Analysis is to assess the effectiveness of institutions with medical facilities, currently conducting research on military students who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The question remains: What works? Through my research I hope to determine whether or not these studies like the one at University of Texas at Dallas’s Brain Institute are producing solutions that can be applied to higher education using proven Behavioral Analysis concepts such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CPT) to formulate new ways to remove barriers and build bridges, so we can help our U.S. military men and women, both in and out of uniform, successfully
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There is a growing need for new ways for institutions to increase and change the type of services this population will find necessary to be successful in college while also providing financial funding to the institution for research …show more content…
Being a member of several committees such as the Student Services Leadership, Certified Emergency Response Team, SACS Accreditation Committee; the college’s Disability Services Counsel and others only reinforced my decision to become more than I was. Toward the end of my career I served at the Veterans Advisor where I worked with other veterans helping them to navigate the College Enrollment Process and to assist them when they are having trouble difficulties making the change from military to civilian life. For many service men and women their military careers that have little or no value in the civilian workplace, severe medical issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); devastating physical injuries have left many without the hope or desire for additional education to provide highly skilled positions for themselves and their families. It was at this time in my life that my former supervisor saw my talents and encouraged me to come to University of North Texas to complete my Bachelor Degree and continue my education further into a Master’s Program to be all I could be.
So why do I want to continue my education here at UNT? That’s easy to answer – the outstanding faculty in the higher education program who are widely recognized as experts
There is a growing need for new ways for institutions to increase and change the type of services this population will find necessary to be successful in college while also providing financial funding to the institution for research …show more content…
Being a member of several committees such as the Student Services Leadership, Certified Emergency Response Team, SACS Accreditation Committee; the college’s Disability Services Counsel and others only reinforced my decision to become more than I was. Toward the end of my career I served at the Veterans Advisor where I worked with other veterans helping them to navigate the College Enrollment Process and to assist them when they are having trouble difficulties making the change from military to civilian life. For many service men and women their military careers that have little or no value in the civilian workplace, severe medical issues such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); devastating physical injuries have left many without the hope or desire for additional education to provide highly skilled positions for themselves and their families. It was at this time in my life that my former supervisor saw my talents and encouraged me to come to University of North Texas to complete my Bachelor Degree and continue my education further into a Master’s Program to be all I could be.
So why do I want to continue my education here at UNT? That’s easy to answer – the outstanding faculty in the higher education program who are widely recognized as experts