Emily Boothe started her college career at Carroll University with plans to become a nurse. But after one semester, she knew that was not the career for her.

“I liked business and psychology and decided that Human Resources combined both,” she said.

Boothe transferred to College of DuPage mainly for its affordability and location close to home. While at COD, she also solidified her decision to pursue a career in Human Resources Management.

“My Abnormal Psychology class at COD strongly impacted me,” she said. “I already knew that I enjoyed taking psychology courses, but it helped me realize that whatever I ended up declaring as a major, I wanted that major to incorporate psychology.”

After earning her Associate in Arts degree, she transferred to North Central College, where she double majored in Human Resources Management and Psychology, Boothe finished her bachelor’s degrees and worked as an HR coordinator at Advocate Health Care. She then earned her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bradley University, passed her National Counselors Exam and completed the second tier of licensure.

Boothe worked as a Licensed Therapist at private practice and is now transitioning to independent work. She is with a group of independent therapists at Providence Counseling Associates.

As for COD, Boothe is thankful for starting there.

“College of DuPage helped me meet my goals by giving me a good college education at an affordable price,” she said. “This allowed me to continue on to my bachelor’s degree with less debt than most college juniors would have.”

Learn more about the Psychology program at College of DuPage