The Clinical Psychology program offers the broad range of classes I have thrived in, which has prepared me for a long future of psychological work with a clinical focus. Further more, I have begun training in the field of Neuropsychology with the practicum element of the MTSU degree program. This will consist of at least 600 hours of testing and interpretation, clinical experience, supervision. In addition, I am involved in thesis research that delves into the TennCare polices implemented to reduce the number of inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations, under the statute of Tennessee Annotated Code 33-6103. This research utilizes a mobile crisis response team s data in order to determine the varying demographic parameters that affect the hospitalization process since the introduction of TennCare guidelines.
Data collection is ongoing.
Preliminary results are expected soon. For the past year, I have been a Crisis Counselor with a mobile crisis team. This work has been invaluable in clinical experience and becoming accustomed with the many facets with in the field of psychology. Middle Tennessee State University s mission statement matches my academic goals. The university s active participation, coupled with my strong moral, academic, and social foundations, have provided the combination needed to achieve the excellence expected by myself, by the university, and by the people I plan to serve.