Why are you interested in graduate school and why do you want to be a prison psychologist after you receive your
degree?
What influenced you to choose the field of a prison psychologist?
Why are you interested in the program of psychology and the specialization of forensics to which you are applying?
*Please note that your personal/professional goals should be in line with the specialization to which you are applying.
2- Academic Experience
Describe your previous undergraduate academic experience in criminal justice will apply your prior academic skills to your chosen specialization of forensic psychology.
You may include any experiences (unique work or research experience, study aboard, etc)
that influenced your choice of graduate program/specialization.
Explain any inconsistencies in your academic record. If your GPA was not what you would
have liked, explain any personal, physical or family circumstances that may have adversely affected your GPA.
3- Research Experience
Address prior research experience, significant research papers/projects or other research
accomplishments in your field. If you do not have any prior research experience, you must indicate no research experience under this section in a complete sentence.
4- Work/Other Experience
What is your prior work experience? Include any volunteer work and/or extracurricular
activities that complement your career decision. If you do not have any relevant experience, please indicate that in this section. You can also address any cultural knowledge or experiences you may have acquired that may better prepare you for the field.
5- Personal Qualities
Includeinthissectionpersonalqualities(e.g.,interpersonalskills,teamworkskills,etc.)you
possess that you believe will contribute to your success in your field and academic program.
6- Why this school
Indicate why this university would be a good match for you and your future goals.
What interested you about this university(this could include accreditation, courses, faculty,
research, etc.)?
Why are you interested in an online program?
7- Reason(s) for Admissions Committee Review
Address the reason(s) why your file is being presented to the Admissions Committee for
review.
For example, if you have a low GPA, state the reason for your low GPA or for your poor academic performance.
8- How will you be successful?
Address how you plan to be successful at this university if admitted.