Graduates in the World
Kristen Goodheart (2007)
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
The graduate program in clinical psychology at FHSU is a great choice for individuals interested in clinical practice immediately following graduation as well as those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree. Completing the master's program in clinical psychology at FHSU has benefited me as a doctoral student because it provided me with insight about future education. I have found the level of instruction that I received as a master's student to be at least as good as the instruction I am currently receiving as a doctoral student. At FHSU, the instructors are knowledgeable, experienced, and challenged students to apply academic knowledgeable to the therapeutic setting. Because I enjoyed my experience as a master's level student, I felt comfortable committing to an intense, 5-year doctoral program and was more confident in my ability to be a successful doctoral student.
Maggie Herman (2006)
Counselor Trainee
Valley Hope
Norton, KS
I have applied to receive my AAPS (Association of Addiction Professions) credential to be a drug and alcohol counselor. I graduated from the year-long counselor training program provided by Valley Hope. I absolutely love my job and have met some incredible people who come through Valley Hope and need help getting their lives back on track. I not only do individual counseling, but lead a small group daily and also give lectures regarding addiction. The FHSU Psychology Department prepared me by giving me a great understanding of people and a framework of psychology and the human mind to build upon.
Robert Yates III (2006)
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
The years I spent at FHSU working on my Bachelor's degree in psychology were some of the best years of my life. Because FHSU is a small school, you get the kind of attention and help from professors that is not possible at larger schools. I was able to work with my instructors outside of class on research projects, volunteer activities, conference presentations, and the publication of a journal article. I don't believe that I would have had those opportunities at some other universities. The experiences that I had at Fort Hays State University enabled me to successfully apply to a doctoral program in clinical psychology. Since beginning the program, I have felt completely prepared to meet any challenge, and I believe that is largely due to my experiences in the psychology department at FHSU.