I have a 3.6 in my public health major and a 4.0 with psych classes (psych minor). I have research experience with some publications, all public health though. I know that some "real" psych research should be completed and I was planning on doing something near my graduation with one of the psych labs. Hopefully, get a year in. A few questions: My plan was to get my MPH in social/behavioral health as I think it would be beneficial when applying to clinical psych programs based on my interests. Is this wise or should I be looking at a different masters? My passion is underrepresented populations in mental health hence why the public health was my undergrad and current master's plan. I had the cookie cutter psych minor at my program. My PH major required stats and a research methods, but they were PH courses. Should I look at a psych research methods? Are there some universal required psych classes I should make sure to get in before graduation? Volunteering at the VA and in the community is another thing I do, is this beneficial for applications in clinical psych or is it more gpa/gre? Are there psych programs that are veteran friendly? I'd be applying at the ripe age of 30 hopefully. LOR, I have badass letters from public health professors, I would hope to work one out of a psych professor but it wouldn't be a problem with PH professors recommending me for a clinical psych program right? They are aware of my ambitions and are very supportive. I'm trying to think of more questions as my jump to psych was only a year ago and it was only recently I started considering clinical psych as an option. I would want to be more clinical vs research based. Thank you and steps that I'm missing I should take please add! Thank you.
