Statement of Purpose

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• Please describe in 200-250 words why you desire to become a counselor and indicate the type of counselor certification you plan to seek after graduation.
• Describe in 200-250 words an occasion in which you have interacted with an individual or a group of individuals from another culture. Identify the cultural differences which were present and how you demonstrated respect for those differences.
• Describe in 200-250 words how you form effective interpersonal relationships with others in individual and group settings.

Please submit a one-page paper discussing your goals for your intended academic program and an explanation of what you hope to gain from and contribute to the program. Return completed writing sample to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu.

Please submit a 300- to 500-word essay including your goals and an explanation of what you hope to gain from and contribute to the program. Return completed writing sample to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu.

Return completed writing sample to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu.

• Please describe in 200-250 words why you desire to become a counselor and indicate the type of counselor certification you plan to seek after graduation.
• Describe in 200-250 words an occasion in which you have interacted with an individual or a group of individuals from another culture. Identify the cultural differences which were present and how you demonstrated respect for those differences.
• Describe in 200-250 words how you form effective interpersonal relationships with others in individual and group settings.

Please submit a statement of 1,000 words or less answering the following questions to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu. 

• How did you hear about Liberty University’s Athletic Training Program?
• Why did you choose to apply to Liberty University’s Athletic Training Program?
• What personal and professional characteristics do you possess that would make you stand out compared to other applicants?
• Discuss your professional and personal goals during the program and after graduation.
• Describe your dream job.

Please submit a 400-word Statement of Purpose. Return completed writing sample to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu.

• In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I desire to earn a Master of Social Work degree and attend Liberty University because…
• In 150 words, complete the following prompt: I show a posture of learning and respect when interacting with diverse individuals, families, and groups by…
• In 100 words, discuss the following prompt: Please share about a personal challenge in your life and discuss how you have worked through this challenge. (Please do not share about a challenge with your job).  

The Statement of Purpose is an opportunity to demonstrate to your application reviewers why you wish to pursue a doctoral degree at Liberty University, and also to showcase graduate-level writing abilities for their consideration.

Describe your personal background, the motivation for pursuing this degree, career goals, and Christian commitment and views on origins (1000 – 1500 words). Return completed writing sample to admissionsdocs@liberty.edu.

Write a Letter of Intent (300-word minimum) specifying your purpose and goals for entering the Ph.D. program.

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Write a Letter of Intent (300-word minimum) specifying your purpose and goals for entering the Ph.D. program.

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Personal Essay – 500-700 words in APA format answering the following questions:

• Describe your understanding of the professional identity of a clinical psychologist and then identify any specialty areas you may be interested in pursuing as a clinical psychologist (Neuropsychology, Pediatric, Gerontology, Forensic, Health/Behavioral Medicine, Sports Psychology, or Other).
• Please tell us why you are pursuing a Psy.D. through Liberty University. Specifically focus on any relevant life experiences that may have informed and shaped your decision, your career goals, and how you plan on navigating your current responsibilities with the demands of the program.
• Please tell us why you want a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from this program.

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