MA with ABA Student Spotlight

Zahraa Chokr

Zahraa headshotHometown: Dearborn Heights, MI

Program: MA with ABA 

Book I would recommend: You Will Get Through This Night by Daniel Howell

Favorite Quote: “You define your own life, don’t let other people write your script.” -Oprah Winfrey 

What would people be surprised to know about you? 

People would be surprised to know that I can be very talkative and energetic

Name a cause you are passionate about.

I am passionate about the situation in Palestine and what is happening in the Middle East.

Why did you choose MSP?

I chose to attend MSP because I was interested with getting a dual degree in Clinical Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis.

What do you want to do with your degree?

What I plan to do is go into working with children with special needs. My focus currently is autism.

How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?

I have always been passionate about psychology and the brain. The effects it has on everyday life. However I started working at a clinic that practices Applied Behavior Analysis with children with autism and fell in love with the job.

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