Laurie Dawson
M.A. Psychology, 1989
 Laurie Dawson looked at every university with graduate psychology programs within a 500-mile radius before she chose Antioch.
"I chose Antioch because of the emphasis on clinical practice and the freedom they give students to design their own degree program," says Dawson, now a business process developer for a prominent wireless company.
"Antioch is a mind-expanding experience and contributes to a sense of community in a variety of ways. I felt so supported while there and surrounded by like-minded people."
In addition to core psychology classes at Antioch, her specialization was transpersonal counseling. A master's degree in mental health translates well in business settings, according to Dawson, particularly in highly technical and deadline-driven industries with genuine fears of layoffs and downsizing.
"Many of the jobs I've had in high tech were directly due to my people skills and problem-resolution experience," Dawson says. "Many doors have been opened for me through my Antioch experience. It is a highly regarded institution in this area, and when I was with T-Mobile, six people on my team were Antioch graduates with master's degrees in psychology.
"Antioch is a mind-expanding experience and contributes to a sense of community in a variety of ways. I felt so supported while there and surrounded by like-minded people. You will be encouraged to think and feel independently and forge your own way of being in the world!"
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