Sample SOP for Masters in Psychology

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Statement of Purpose

“Every act of perception is to some degree an act of creation, and every act of memory is to some degree an act of evolution.”

- Oliver Wolf Sacks

The importance of the development and evolution of the human mind has been long cited by philosophers, psychologists, medicine scholars, and sociologists. I am amazed by the unique functioning of our brains and how our thoughts shape our lives and impact the decisions we make. A Bachelor’s in Psychology fueled my interest in pursuing further studies in this field to gain a deeper understanding of the latest developments in assessing, diagnosing, and treating different psychological disorders and conditions. At this juncture of my career, I believe that a master’s degree in clinical psychology will equip me with the knowledge and skills required to create a niche in the area of clinical psychology. This degree will place me much closer to my career objectives to conduct research in this field.

After completing high school with mathematics, biology, and chemistry, I understood that my passion was to understand the behavior of people in varied situations under diverse circumstances. Observing people and their reactions to external incidences made me curious to study psychology. Hence, in 2014, I enrolled in a Bachelor’s of Psychology course. In the first few months of my undergraduate studies, I realized that I had made the right choice as I found the curriculum of the course extremely interesting and engrossing. I was thrilled to work on as many surveys, projects, and events related to my academic subjects. In the 3rd year, I completed a project titled, ‘The trajectory of the Co-occurrence of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder’. Working on this project helped me gain a completely different perspective on GAD. I enjoyed researching and gathering statistical information on GAD and depression. I also conducted a survey to study the symptoms of depression in GAD patients. The outcome received appreciation from my seniors and it also helped me learn a broad range of skills imperative to this profession.

After completing a bachelor’s of science in psychology in 2017, I started working with the National Institute of Psychology, Delhi, India, as an intern. I worked on a research project titled, ‘Prospective memory intervention in Alzheimer's disease’. I was part of the team that was involved in the subject analysis and mental assessment of patients. After working with NIP for 1 year, in 2018, I joined The Indian Institute of Technology as a research assistant. At IIT, Mumbai I gained crucial experience in student-related psychological issues. I counseled some students during this stint. In 2019, I got the opportunity for 1 year, to write for ‘Feel

Irene Ryan
Applying to the Master’s Program in Psychology For Fall 2021

well’ a weekly magazine that creates awareness on mental health disorders and promotes psychological wellbeing. I was able to assimilate and compile many research papers to draft easily understandable articles that were published every week in the magazine.

Apart from academics, from 2015, I was engaged with an NGO, ‘We Care’ to voluntary counsel and mentor children from low-income families and motivate them to educate themselves. I have mentored 5 school children and 5 teenagers for 4 years. I felt boundless joy after seeing them progress in their lives and overcome their psychological limitations to concentrate on studying. I played badminton at the District level during high school. I have won a gold medal for badminton in the inter-college sports event conducted by the University of Delhi in 2016.

Aspirations :

Psychology is a multi-disciplinary subject that influences our decision making power and identifies factors that help us develop resilience to trauma and rejections at all stages of life. It has its strings attached to Medicine, Biology, Sociology, and many others. My experience in this field and enthusiasm to gain in-depth knowledge about the critical concepts in psychology urges me to apply to this master’s program. My long-term goal is to pursue advanced research in clinical psychology with a concentration in child psychology. I want to study a master’s course that will build a foundation for me to embark on a dedicated research journey in the near future. I am looking forward to spearheading mental health projects that will aid in developing newer counseling techniques and treatment courses. I want to make a positive impact on child behavior by finding methodologies that will help in the early detection of abnormal behavior in children.

The University of ………………………………………………………………….has a reputation for groundbreaking innovations in science and technology. I am highly impressed by the university’s collaborative partnerships, industry connections, exceptional facilities, and its faculty possessing the highest qualifications in their respective fields. I am certain that while studying this program I would get to utilize my optimum potential and dive deep into my areas of interest. After completion of the program, I will be prepared to face the dynamic and competitive world with confidence and optimism. By engaging in a contemporary and flexible educational experience, I will be able to solve the complexities of human behavior and contribute meaningfully to this field.

Irene Ryan
Applying to the Master’s Program for Fall 2021

About The Author :

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Eesha is a Content Creator, Content Editor, Admission Documents Specialist (which includes writing Statement of Purpose/Letter of Intent/Recommendation Letters/Essays/Resumes/Research Proposals), and USA Visa Expert. She has written more than 2500 blogs covering every aspect of international education. Eesha enjoys mentoring and assisting students in penning down a unique version of themselves and putting their best foot forward to secure a place at their dream university. Her healthy fixation with the Himalayas compels her to explore the mystic mountains and follow her passion for trekking. She always finds time for Badminton

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