This personal statement is an assessment of your ability to communicate effectively at a level of writing that is expected of a graduate student. This statement must demonstrate your ability to answer the following prompts using academic language. There is no word count requirement, however the finished product must fully inform the reader of why you chose this program and why you feel you would be a quality candidate.
Please fully address the five questions below. It must follow general APA formatting. This includes grammar, style, margins, font. and citations (if needed).
It is unnecessary to include letter elements such as an address header.
Applied behavior analysis is the practice of applying the science of behavior in real-world contexts. Practitioners must understand and apply the scientific method and principles of behavior science and then communicate results in a way which can be understood by a diverse group of clients and significant others.
Questions:
1. Who are you? Introduce yourself. This includes your background experience with this field. if any, and your history in terms of academic and professional work.
2. Why are you pursuing this degree? What do you plan to achieve within 5 years after you complete your degree? What are your long-term goals? What are your current plans for steps which will help you achieve your goals?
3. What do you want to achieve while enrolled?
4. Which skills and experiences do you possess which will make you successful in the program?
5. Working in these fields often requires practitioners to work with diverse populations which are often vulnerable. What is your stance on the role the field of Ethics has in your specific specialization?