Oh, yes, I do know reasons. And they are valid. It's generally discouraged to get a graduate degree from the same school as your undergraduate degree, particularly in psych, so that you can get a more balanced perspective. Here's what they say specifically:

"Students are strongly encouraged to gain exposure to scientific perspectives, research, clinical or mentoring approaches, other than the psychology department at USU. Students are discouraged from getting all their academic degrees from any one department."

This is in their admission criteria. And it goes on to say that they evaluate this by looking at your transcript. So, like, it's part of their decision about whether or not to admit you.

And I like that they encourage a well-rounded perspective. I wish I had the foresight two years ago to go to a different school for my undergrad work so I could get in here easier for the grad program. But this school just as a lot to offer in the way of what I want, way more than any I've found yet.

BUT, as I am a determined girl, THE SEARCH CONTINUES....

Thanks for hanging in there with me in my quest!

Angela

-comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable-