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Sylvia Zajac

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After I graduate, I have a goal of working in criminal behavioral analysis, as well as victims advocations. Once I complete undergraduate, I'd like to go on to hopefully receive my M.S. in Criminal Justice with Trauma and Victims Concentration. While I have known for a fair bit of time that I wanted to work in criminal justice and psychology, I was never really sure what the perfect combination was for myself. I distinctively remember searching “criminal justice and psychology” jobs into my computer and I found a website for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, AASECT for short. Through their website, meeting with my advisors, and working with the association directly, I have concluded I would like to obtain my PhD and retain the title of Sex Therapist. As someone who has struggled with issues such as mental health, I knew I wanted to do something that gave back to the help I once received. With a love for helping friends solve problems, working as a crisis counselor, and working with criminals, I knew I wanted a broad avenue. This gives me avenues to work in the criminal justice system and psychology alike. While also giving me further opportunities like such as being an expert witness and working some of the most severe cases. It definitely sounds crazy to some, but ultimately it gives me the best path to whatever job I want, and I couldn't be any more excited!

Education

Bridgewater State University

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Criminology
    • Psychology, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Psychology

    • Dream career goals:

      Behavioral Analysis

    • Personal Care Attendant

      Stavros
      2018 – 20213 years

    Sports

    Softball

    Club
    2004 – 20128 years

    Artistic Gymnastics

    Club
    2004 – 20139 years

    Cheerleading

    Club
    2004 – 201410 years

    Research

    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General

      Bellingham Police Department & Franklin High School — Research Internship
      2016 – 2016

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Greater Taunton Charitable Association — General Volunteer
      2010 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Delta Phi Epsilon — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Cape Samaritans — Crisis Counselor
      2021 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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