College

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Degree expected – May 2023

GPA: 3.5

Relevant Courses:

  • PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 220: Survey in Developmental Psychology
  • PSY 230: Survey in Biopsychology
  • PSY 240: Survey in Social Psychology
  • PSY 250: Survey in Biopsychology
  • PSY 310: Research and Writing in Psychology
  • PSY 338: Abnormal Child Psychology
  • PSY 339: Topics in Clinical Psychology
  • PSY 346: Health Psychology
  • PSY 354: Neurobiology/ Learning and Memory

– These courses have allowed me to have a better understanding of human behavior as well as getting the appropriate skills to understand and interpret research findings concerning human behavior.

– Some of the diagnosed illnesses that I have learned about in the previous psychology courses listed above include, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , drug and alcohol, autism and learning disabilities.

– Studying psychology has allowed me to understand myself better, master arts of communication, learn to develop friendships with others, gain better critical thinking skills and get a more better understanding of some of the issues that are affecting our society.

Concentration in Writing

Relevant Courses:

  • WRT 302: Critical Writing Seminar
  • WRT 303: The Personal Essay
  • WRT 304: Writing for your Profession
  • WRT 305: Writing for the Health Professional

– Academic writing has taught me critical thinking and writing skills that are useful for both in class and in real life situations, like in my profession.

– Writing has allowed me to expand my ideas and understand the importance of writing professionally for my future career.

 

Brentwood, NY

Associate in Arts with Distinctions

Degree Received in May 2021

GPA: 3.5

Relevant Courses: 

  • BIO 130: Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIO 132: Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO 244: General Microbiology
  • CHE 100: General Chemistry
  • ENG 101: Standard Freshman Composition
  • ENG 102: Introduction to Literature
  • ENG 131: Creative Writing
  • MAT 103: Statistics I

Achievements:

  • Phi Alpha Sigma
  • Phi Theta Kappa

– I chose to take all the courses listed above because they are the required prerequisites for when you apply to a nursing program.