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Transgender Day of Visibility

What is the Transgender Day of Visibility? The International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) takes place annually on March 31. This annual celebration was actually started by local metro Detroit social worker and transgender social justice activist Rachel Crandall-Crocker. It is a day to celebrate the transgender community in all

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Student/Parent Resources

Dear MSP Student/Parents,  It comes to no surprise that we are faced with quite a challenging time due to health concerns over COVID-19. Not only did we start virtual classes in less than a week’s time, but some of you have experienced the added challenge of now homeschooling your children.

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Vinnie Mangiapane: “How I Make It Work”

From students fresh out of undergrad to professionals who are retraining for a new career, the Michigan School of Psychology welcomes students wherever they are in life. “How I Make It Work”  highlights the diversity of student experiences as they balance classes, work, and life. Name: Vinnie Mangiapane Program: Part-time MA

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Morgan Van Leer: “How I Make It Work”

From students fresh out of undergrad to professionals who are retraining for a new career, the Michigan School of Psychology welcomes students wherever they are in life. “How I Make It Work”  highlights the diversity of student experiences as they balance classes, work, and life.  Name: Morgan Van Leer Program: MA

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Student Experience: How Do I Start a Research Project?

Jared Boot-Haury (PsyD 1) became engaged in the MSP community from day one of the MA program. In addition to serving as Student Ambassador, joining IDEA, and speaking at the first Annual Cultural Competency Conference, all while completing his MA, Jared sought an active role in student research. Below, he

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2019 PsyD Graduates & Dissertation Titles

Cynthia Atkinson The Experience of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy Ciera Bies Women’s Experience of Sexism Christopher Bober The Experience of Music Performance Anxiety for Popular Musicians Kate Cusick The Experience of the Four Concerns of Existence in Obese Individuals Brittany Linton New Mother’s Experience of Modern Motherhood   Jennifer MacQuarrie Humor as

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2018/19 Marjorie Scott Scholarship for Excellence Winners!

Each year at graduation, two students (one MA, one PsyD) are awarded the Marjorie Scott Scholarship for Excellence (MSSE) in recognition of excellence in academic achievement. Students are invited to apply during third semester, and the winners are announced during MSP’s annual commencement ceremony. We are delighted to announce that Tamika Davis-Moore

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Fifth Annual Research Symposium Preview

The Psi Chi Chapter at MSP is preparing to host the Fifth Annual Mental Health Research Symposium on Friday, April 26 on campus. Each year, the Symposium offers students from MSP and neighboring institutions the opportunity to present research in a student-focused environment. Holly Spencer (PsyD 1), this year’s Research

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