Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Critical Thinking And Decision Making COM /505 09/30/2012 Instructor: Robert Maddock
Abstract
This paper explores how critical thinking contributes to my decision to returning to school and pursue a graduate degree. The decision-making factors regarding the school selection, program of study and purpose of pursuing this degree are discuss. Our entire lives consist of decision-making some are minute and unimportant where as others seem huge and detrimental. Rational decisions maximize the quality of life. It is with these thoughts in mind the research was conducted. The areas discussed are reason for pursuing a graduate program degree, the objectives, length of time required, credentials, funding, and program to be implemented.
Our entire lives consist of decisions making some are minute and unimportant while others seems huge and detrimental. To think effectively is very crucial in our society. It is a skill that can be learned through practice. Acquiring the skill of making good decisions is through critical thinking. Rational decisions maximize the quality of our lives. There is nothing more practical than proper processing of our thoughts. Regardless of the situation we are aspiring for, the outcome will be greater if properly processed and implemented. On the other hand, if not properly executed can result in disaster. With these thoughts in mind the research was conducted. The areas discussed are: reason for pursuing a graduate program degree, the objectives, length of time required, credentials, funding, and program to be implemented. After working for seven years in a psychiatric facility, and researching for two years, the decision was made to pursue a course of study leading to a master’s degree in psychology. This will not only add another career to my resume, but also grant me a more comfortable career in my life. This will benefit
Abstract
This paper explores how critical thinking contributes to my decision to returning to school and pursue a graduate degree. The decision-making factors regarding the school selection, program of study and purpose of pursuing this degree are discuss. Our entire lives consist of decision-making some are minute and unimportant where as others seem huge and detrimental. Rational decisions maximize the quality of life. It is with these thoughts in mind the research was conducted. The areas discussed are reason for pursuing a graduate program degree, the objectives, length of time required, credentials, funding, and program to be implemented.
Our entire lives consist of decisions making some are minute and unimportant while others seems huge and detrimental. To think effectively is very crucial in our society. It is a skill that can be learned through practice. Acquiring the skill of making good decisions is through critical thinking. Rational decisions maximize the quality of our lives. There is nothing more practical than proper processing of our thoughts. Regardless of the situation we are aspiring for, the outcome will be greater if properly processed and implemented. On the other hand, if not properly executed can result in disaster. With these thoughts in mind the research was conducted. The areas discussed are: reason for pursuing a graduate program degree, the objectives, length of time required, credentials, funding, and program to be implemented. After working for seven years in a psychiatric facility, and researching for two years, the decision was made to pursue a course of study leading to a master’s degree in psychology. This will not only add another career to my resume, but also grant me a more comfortable career in my life. This will benefit