Psychology concepts and applications

Psychology

Industrial Psychology chose the Industrial/Organisational Psychology program because I am interested in moving to the private sector rather than governmental employment and I have always had a keen interest in psychology as it applies to the organization. I believe this is an under-explored area of psychology, especially in my area of the world, and I would like to make it more visible and relevant to companies in my country. I believe I have the skills and experiences necessary to segue into a psychology career, and I believe my experience in government has given me a keen awareness of people and their distinct personalities, something I would like to explore much more fully in my new career.

It is extremely important to me to study this discipline at the Chicago School of Psychology because the school as an excellent reputation that it emphasizes cultural awareness, competence, and understanding of diversity. This is incredibly important to me because, as a foreign student, I might not find such a welcoming attitude at other institutions, and I fear I might face some kind of prejudice or misunderstanding as a result. In addition, cultural awareness is part of psychology to me, because a psychologist must be open to everyone, and without prejudice or malice toward anyone to be impartial and effective, and I feel that your school's atmosphere of understanding and awareness will help develop this feeling of open acceptance and appreciation. In addition, while I have travelled the world, I have only attended school in Russia, and I would be very happy and excited to study in the United States, to learn more about the country and her people.

My professional career goals relate to this specialization in a number of ways. I have worked in various government capacities for many years, and this entails working with a wide variety of people and personalities. I am tired of working in the government sector, and would like to put what I have learned about people to better use in the organisational psychology field. I believe that I understand people, and that I would like to help them meet their organizational goals in a forward-thinking organization that is open to growth, change, and the human potential. I also have excellent communication skills, which I believe will help me in a psychology career, as I am comfortable in public speaking and working one-on-one with individuals. I believe I can communicate effectively, and I can analyze and uncover organisational pitfalls and problems, as well. I believe all a person's life experiences can assist them in their studies, and I have completed four degree programs in the past, so I am fully aware of the benefits of a university education and how it can be used effectively in our chosen career paths. I believe our career paths can alter throughout our lives, and that continuing our education is a vital aspect of growing and changing as our career paths diverge and head toward new goals.